Peer Navigator — Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Job overview

The Peer Navigator — Certified Recovery Peer Advocate role is onsite in New York, NY. The listed hourly compensation is $21.54–$24.12. The role supports the Center for Recovery and Wellness, part of Educational Alliance, which provides community programs and services in Lower Manhattan. The Peer Navigator provides peer recovery support in outpatient, residential, and community settings, helping individuals identify goals, develop recovery plans, and connect with resources. The role promotes self-advocacy and long-term recovery while coordinating with case managers, social workers, and clinical staff.

What you'll do

• Orient individuals to treatment and Center services
• work with individuals and case managers or social workers on Recovery Wellness Plans and progress
• help identify recovery goals and strategies
• guide individuals through recovery
• escort them to appointments and community resources as needed
• support self-advocacy
• participate with clinical staff in crisis intervention
• document peer activities and interactions
• conduct outreach and identify barriers to resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer navigator

certified recovery peer advocate

new york ny

educational alliance

center for recovery and wellness

peer recovery support

recovery wellness plan

community resources

self-advocacy

crpa

cpra-p

$21.54–$24.12 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires New York State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CPRA-P; high school diploma or GED and one year of work experience required.

About the employer

The Educational Alliance Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.