Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Rome Health is  seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) to join our Substance Use Treatment team. This position provides patient-centered peer support services that emphasize recovery, hope, and wellness through the intentional use of lived experience. The CRPA works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to engage individuals in treatment, support recovery goals, promote self-advocacy, and connect participants to community resources and recovery supports.

Through a combination of personal recovery experience and professional training, the Peer Advocate plays a vital role in helping individuals increase engagement in treatment, strengthen commitment to recovery, and successfully navigate healthcare and support systems.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required; OR
• Provisional Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA-P) with the ability to obtain full CRPA certification within New York State Certification Board requirements.

Experience

• Lived experience with substance use recovery and the ability to use experiential knowledge to support individuals pursuing recovery goals.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the recovery community and recovery-oriented systems of care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of substance use disorder treatment systems, recovery support services, and community resources.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective written communication and documentation skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to engage clients using a variety of outreach and motivational strategies.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other substance use disorders.
• Understanding of Peer Advocate ethics, professional boundaries, confidentiality standards, and the Canon of Ethics.
• Ability to identify participant strengths and support individualized recovery planning.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate provides a range of non-clinical recovery support services, including but not limited to:

• Engage individuals who are considering entering treatment services.
• Support and motivate participants to attend treatment, healthcare appointments, and recovery-related services.
• Assist participants in developing and achieving individualized recovery goals and plans.
• Facilitate non-clinical peer support groups and recovery-focused activities.
• Model healthy coping strategies, self-care practices, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Connect participants with community resources, social services, and recovery supports.
• Assist individuals with applications for benefits and other supportive services.
• Educate participants on multiple pathways and approaches to recovery.
• Help participants identify personal strengths and build self-confidence.
• Support participants in developing self-advocacy skills and navigating service systems.
• Assist participants in tracking progress and practicing new recovery skills.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments, court appearances, and other supportive services when appropriate.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support, particularly during transitions following hospitalization, incarceration, or other significant life events.
• Facilitate linkage to continuing care and recovery support services following discharge from treatment.
• Collaborate closely with counselors, medical providers, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals pursuing recovery.
• Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Help reduce barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Contribute your lived experience to inspire hope, resilience, and positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants.