Christopher's Reason is a substance use disorder facility that specializes in treating those who suffer from addiction. We are a fully operating OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient clinic located on the South Shore of Staten Island. We are equipped with a full medical, clinical, and peer support team. We also have a Recovery Community Living Center on site that operates 24/7. We are seeking an experienced Recovery Coach / Peer Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate who is independent and self-motivated with familiarity and experience in the field of addiction. Please provide certificates and references along with your resume. Only certified Recovery Coach / Peer Specialist’s will be considered for this full-time position. The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct one on one peer support sessions.
- Facilitating peer support groups.
- Utilizing recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery.
- Outreach to engage individuals currently in a program or considering treatment.
- Educating program participants about various modes of recovery.
- Conduct regular check-ins with clients to monitor progress and offer encouragement.
- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA.
- CRPA-Provisional, CRPA-P.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- Previous experience working in the field of addiction recovery.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Personal experience in recovery with a solid understanding of the recovery process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
- Knowledge of community resources and support systems for substance use recovery.
- Understanding of and adherence to confidentiality requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person