- Salary
- $18 – $20/hr
- Location
- Staten Island, New York, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Christopher’s Reason is an OASAS-licensed substance use disorder treatment facility providing outpatient treatment and recovery support services. Our Recovery Living Center operates 24/7 and provides clients with a structured, safe, and supportive environment while they work toward recovery. We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and compassionate Recovery Coach who can provide daily support, maintain structure, and serve as a positive role model for our clients. 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 Peer Advocate/Peer Specialist’s will be considered for this position. The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide peer recovery support, encouragement, and accountability to clients.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and substance-free environment.
- Build professional relationships with clients while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Monitor client activities and address concerns appropriately.
- Support clients with their daily schedules, treatment attendance, recovery activities, and life skills.
- Encourage participation in treatment, groups, meetings, and recovery-oriented activities.
- Complete required daily documentation, shift notes, snapshots, group sheets, and client records accurately and on time.
- Communicate client concerns, behavioral changes, incidents, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor and clinical staff.
- Assist with client appointments, transportation, community resources, and recovery-related needs as assigned.
- Assist with recovery groups and activities as directed.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, case conferences, and required trainings.
- Follow all OASAS regulations, Christopher’s Reason policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and immediately notify appropriate staff when a safety or behavioral concern arises.
- Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA.
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate- 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality..
