Peer Counselor (CRPA)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on12, Gilbert Place, Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11575, United States
About the Role
Outreach is seeking a dedicated Peer Counselor (CRPA) to join the REACT team. This full-time position is designed to provide compassionate peer recovery support, leveraging shared life experiences to guide clients through their recovery journeys. The role exists to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and community life, helping individuals develop sustainable recovery plans and connect with essential resources.
In this position, you will work alongside clients both onsite and in the community. Your day-to-day involves assisting clients in creating personalized recovery plans, documenting services in Electronic Health Records, and acting as a liaison between clients and the broader treatment team. You will support participants through pre-crisis and crisis situations, teach recovery skills, and facilitate transitions between different levels of care. Additionally, you will help participants navigate benefits, entitlements, and community supports, ensuring they have access to housing, transportation, childcare, and food resources.
The ideal candidate embodies the agency's mission and values, interacting with clients, staff, and visitors with courtesy, professionalism, and respect. Flexibility is key, as you may need to adapt to evolving situations, manage competing demands, and maintain appropriate ethical boundaries while seeking supervision when challenges arise.
Work location
Work model: On-site
12, Gilbert Place, Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11575, United States
Roosevelt, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain communication with the treatment team on behalf of clients
- check_circleDocument delivered peer services in the Electronic Health Records
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Recovery Peer Advocate, Peer Specialist, Crpa, NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, Recovery Coach, Wellness/recovery Plans, Electronic Health Records, Ehr, Spanish.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required with 2 years of experience.
Frequently asked questions about Peer Counselor (CRPA) at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives
What does a Peer Counselor (CRPA) at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives do?expand_more
A Peer Counselor (CRPA) at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives is responsible for the following: Maintain communication with the treatment team on behalf of clients; Document delivered peer services in the Electronic Health Records; Accompany clients to appointments as needed; and Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations.
What are the requirements for this Peer Counselor (CRPA) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Peer Counselor (CRPA) at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives position, applicants should have: High School Diploma/GED; 2 years work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting; NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA); At least 1-year volunteer or paid experience working as a Recovery Coach or CRPA; Clean driver's license; and Computer competent.
Where is the Peer Counselor (CRPA) role at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives located?expand_more
Peer Counselor (CRPA) at Outreach: Building Healthy Lives is based in 12, Gilbert Place, Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11575, United States. This is a on-site role.