Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Job overview

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) role is onsite in Albany, NY, and pays $22 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The advocate works with the Residential Program Manager and staff to sustain an active recovery community. The role uses lived experience to support clients’ recovery through advocacy and skill development, with face-to-face engagement in residences and the community. It contributes to client support and recovery services through peer connection and documentation of services provided.

What you'll do

• Work with the Residential Program Manager and staff to sustain an active recovery community
• use shared lived experience to promote clients’ recovery
• provide support, advocacy and skill-development opportunities
• meet with clients in residences and the community
• document services provided
• work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends
• some travel is required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified recovery peer advocate

crpa

addiction recovery

peer support

albany ny

residential program

client advocacy

recovery skills

$22/hour

oasas facility experience

crpa certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires CRPA certification, a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of work experience in an OASAS-licensed facility, and a current valid driver’s license. Successful recovery from addictions for at least three years is preferred.

About the employer

The Addictions Care Center of Albany is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.