Family & Children's Association · 1 week ago
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Hauppauge, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.63/hr - $23.63/hrFamily & Children's Association is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for THRIVE, Long Island's first recovery center dedicated to providing support, resources, and empowerment to individuals in recovery and their families. The role involves implementing skills assessments, developing recovery plans, and facilitating programs to assist individuals in recovery.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Implement use of skills/needs assessment instrument with recoverees
Identify needs and skills of recoverees; persons in recovery (PIR)
Assist in development of individual recovery plans with recoverees and monitor progress
In conjunction with recoverees, provide mentoring and identification of obstacles
Match recoverees with available skills and resources
In conjunction with recoveree and Recovery Services Coordinator, implement specific programs, groups and activities to meet attendee needs
In conjunction with Recovery Services Coordinator, recruit and train volunteers
Promote and assist in facilitation of special events
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Completion of Recovery Coach Training Academy (minimum 28 hours)
Knowledge of recovery and community resources
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer proficient in MS Word and database systems
Valid and clean driver's license
Preferred
Social media experience preferred
Experience in delivery of peer recovery services and supports preferred
Benefits
Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
403(b); with generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Family & Children's Association
FCA has been devoted to protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Philip M. Mickulas, LCSW-R
President & CEO
Carla DeFrancisco
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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