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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate CRPA

RISE Housing and Support Services, Corinth, NY, United States


Job Description
RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for an empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individual in our Riverside Apartment Program to assist individuals in the community in beginning and sustaining their recovery journeys. A successful candidate will be able to meet individuals where they are at and assist in cultivating the skills they need to build self-confidence and gain independence. This individual must have the ability utilize their lived experience to appropriately respond to the needs of the individuals we serve.

Benefits

A rate of $20 per hour

A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 4 weeks of combined vacation and holiday time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday

Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits

An opportunity to start a new career in a growing organization that likes to promote from within

A supportive team and the independence to own your role

A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements

Overview of Job Responsibilities

Creating and fostering supportive relationships with individuals with substance use disorder

Proving effective support and advocacy while maintaining appropriate and professional boundaries

Actively connecting and linking individuals to recovery services and the recovery community

Adhering to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations

Qualifications

Certification as a Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA)

Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills

Strong interpersonal boundaries

Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, compassion, and inclusion

Clearance with all relevant background checks per RISE policies and governing regulations

A valid NYS driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the RISE transportation policy

A willingness to travel throughout Saratoga county and some schedule flexibility (including some evenings and weekends)

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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