Christopher’s Reason
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Staten Island, New York•Full-time
$18 - $20 hourly
$18 - $20 hourly
About the Job
Christopher’s Reason is an OASAS-licensed substance use disorder treatment facility providing outpatient treatment and recovery support services. Our Recovery Living Center provides a structured, safe, and supportive environment for clients working toward recovery.
We are seeking a reliable, responsible, compassionate, and self-motivated Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with experience or familiarity in the addiction recovery field. The ideal candidate will serve as a positive role model while providing support, structure, and encouragement to clients.
Please submit your resume, certifications, and references. Only certified CRPA/CRPA-P candidates will be considered. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide peer recovery support, encouragement, and accountability.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and substance-free environment.
- Build supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Support clients with schedules, treatment attendance, appointments, meetings, and recovery activities.
- Monitor client activities and communicate concerns or changes in behavior to appropriate staff.
- Complete required shift notes, snapshots, group sheets, and other documentation accurately and timely.
- Assist with recovery groups, life-skills activities, transportation, and community resources as assigned.
- Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and report safety or behavioral concerns promptly.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and case conferences as required.
- Follow OASAS regulations, Christopher’s Reason policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional (CRPA-P).
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Experience in addiction recovery or a related field preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish rapport while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.