Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (56077)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Brooklyn
• Community
• Recovery
• Center -
• Brooklyn,
• NY 11216Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• School or
• GED
• EquivalentSalary
• Range: $17.78 - $26.68
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage: Up to 25%Job
• Shift:
• EveningJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSummary Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world? Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Phoenix House, provides peer support services to the Center’s participants to encourage long-term recovery, holistic wellness, enhance recovery capital through connections with community-based supports, and referral to and engagement in substance abuse treatment services where appropriate. The CRPA also provides support for the Center’s Training and Professional Development programming including groups, workshops, and trainings that support CRPA training program, obtaining CRPA certification, skills enhancement trainings, and vocational coaching.
• Please note: This position is grant funded and ends on October 1, 2026, with potential for renewal. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together. About Us Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks: (10) Paid Holidays Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance A generous tuition reimbursement program 403(b) retirement plan Competitive wages and more... You will have responsibilities including but not limited to: Raise awareness of existing social and other support services. Facilitate non-clinical peer support or alumni groups. Conduct street outreach to vulnerable and underserved populations including street homeless and active substance users. Initiate and maintain relationships with community-based organizations to raise awareness about recovery and recovery resources. Help peers develop Recovery Plans. Model effective coping skills. Support another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services. Help peers self-monitor their progress. Job Details: Brooklyn Recovery Community Center - Brooklyn, NY Full Time-non-exempt Salary range $17.78 - $26.68. QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Certified Peer Recovery Professional (CRPA, CRPA-P, CRC, CARC) in good standing or non-certified individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing peer recovery support services who will become credentialed within 3 months of hire. COMPETENCIES (KSAs) Technological ability to use multiple technological platforms (primarily web-based) to: Complete surveys to capture data. Create flyers and outreach materials. Build email distribution lists and send bulk emails. Bring established community partnerships, or have: the knowledge of community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to, target populations the skills to rapidly identify community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to target populations. the ability to make connections with community groups and agents in need of, or already providing services to, target populations. Demonstrate teamwork through collegiality and collaborating to leverage all members obligations in providing night (Mon-Thurs 4-8pm) and weekend (Sat 9a-3p) coverage. Global and Cultural Awareness of marginalization, oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusivity Crisis Management skills aimed at working in a challenging and fluid work environment that is: trauma-informed justice-informed holistic strengths-based customer-service oriented Proficiency in two or more languages preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in an indoor office environment, in the offices of other community-based agencies, and outdoors in the community-at-large. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Reimbursed travel is required for this position to achieve the goal of assisting peers to engage in substance abuse treatment by meeting them in the community and providing travel training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Phoenix Houses of New York is an equal opportunity employer.