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About the Role
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorder by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. CRPAs share personal recovery experiences, build peer-to-peer relationships, and provide non-clinical support services aligned with treatment or recovery plans. They also assist clients in developing recovery plans, coping habits, and life skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with environmental adjustments and orient new clients.
- Provide non-clinical guidance, support, and encouragement, particularly after hospitalization or incarceration.
- Model recovery principles and decision-making, helping participants identify strengths and lead their recovery.
- Participate in developing recovery/wellness plans and educate clients on various recovery modes.
- Facilitate on-site non-clinical programs such as support groups, educational groups, art therapy, and book clubs.
- Escort participants to off-site appointments and assist with navigating healthcare and benefits systems.
- Raise awareness of existing social and other support services.
- Discuss client concerns with the interdisciplinary team to inform interventions and treatment planning.
- Link participants to formal and informal recovery supports.
- Identify internal and external barriers to community resource participation and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Document client encounters in the electronic health record.
- Conduct community visits and outreach.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- CRPA certification required.
- Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR certification required.
- Ability to work with an electronic health record (EHR).
- Ability to deliver services to a diverse client population in an urban setting.
Skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for recovery.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Compassion and dedication to supporting individuals in recovery.
- Effective communication abilities.
- Effective collaboration abilities.
Location
- Urban setting
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.