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Family & Children's Association · 1 day ago

Housing Recovery Peer Advocate

Hauppauge, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Family & Children's Association is seeking a THRIVE Housing Recovery Peer Advocate to provide recovery support services through coaching and group facilitation at housing programs. The role involves collaborating with staff, identifying residents' needs, and connecting them with community resources to support their recovery goals.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Develop strong working collaboration with staff at housing programs that Director has developed partnership with

Identify in-home needs of residents within housing programs, provide coaching and groups to meet these identified needs

Identify community based supports, including events at THRIVE Recovery Centers, to connect residents with

Develop and implement groups onsite at THRIVE Recovery Centers to engage residents in onsite services specific for their housing program

Assist in developing plans for expanding the agency's presence within the housing programs

Keep communication open and continuous with agency, supervisor(s), staff & members of the team of new and important information that could support ongoing and development of new programs within the agency. Also keep agency apprised of new developments such as resources, organizations, and agencies as they become available

Provide information and literature about the program to potential clients

Provide monthly reports for agency and agency partners

Position works evenings and 1 weekend day

Qualification

CCAR Recovery Coach AcademyPeer ethics trainingRelevant life experienceRecovery skills familiarity

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Completion of 30 hours CCAR- Recovery Coach Academy and 16 hours peer ethics training

Relevant life experience required, which includes personal experience living with a disability, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served

Familiarity with recovery skills, support services, and local community resources required

A valid New York State Driver's License is required