• Clinical Outpatient Peer Advocate (Crpa)

    Arms Acres (Bronx, NY)


    Clinical Outpatient Peer Advocate (CRPA)

     

    Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3584+Jerome+Avenue+Bronx+NY+USA+10467)

     

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    Description

    Arms Acres is seeking a Peer Advocate to join our Outpatient Team.

     

    We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to provide peer support services that empower patients throughout their recovery journey. The Peer Advocate will play a vital role in fostering engagement, promoting adherence to clinic policies, and supporting patients in achieving their personal recovery goals.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Deliver a range of in-person support services across all phases of recovery, including pre-engagement, initiation, stabilization, and long-term maintenance and/or harm reduction.

    2. Assist patients in developing and navigating their individualized recovery and treatment plans by helping them identify their strengths, challenges, and goals.

    3. Encourage self-advocacy by supporting patients in voicing their needs and ensuring their goals and objectives are central to the clinical care process.

    4. Conduct outreach to patients who have disengaged from treatment, including follow-up calls and coordination of appointments to help reestablish care and support continued recovery.

    Requirements

    Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred

    + Must be a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

    + Must obtain CPR certification within six months of hire.

     

    EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

     

    Monday through Friday 10am – 6:30pm

    INDHP

    Salary Description

    19.00-$24 / hour based in experience and education