Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Location: New York

Summary 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, you will provide peer-based recovery support, outreach, and engagement services as part of the Neighborhood Outreach and Wellness (NOW) mobile unit initiative funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).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 UsPhoenix 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 insuranceA generous tuition reimbursement program
403(b) retirement plan Competitive wages and more...You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

Provide individual and group peer recovery coaching using multiple pathways of recovery.

Support participants in developing person-centered Recovery and Wellness Plans.

Assist peers in identifying and navigating barriers related to housing, employment, and healthcare access.

Offer on-demand connections to recovery services, harm reduction resources, and crisis support lines (e.g., OASAS HOPELine, OMH 988).Conduct follow-up engagements and ongoing support to promote sustained recovery.

Conduct mobile and street outreach on foot and as part of the NOW mobile unit.

Engage individuals experiencing homelessness, public substance use, or overdose risk; offer education, harm reduction tools, and linkage to care.

Participate in Quick Response Team (QRT) deployments with community partners following overdose incidents.

Job Details:

Brooklyn Recovery Community Center - Brooklyn, NYPart-Time-non-exempt

Salary range $26.44 - $28.84

REQUIRED EDUCATION
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) credential in good standing with NYCB or ASAP-NYCB.
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing peer support or recovery coaching.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Brooklyn.
• Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and multiple pathways to recovery.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
· Certified Recovery CoachPREFERRED EXPERIENCE
· Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole).
· Experience conducting mobile or street-based outreach.
· Familiarity with OASAS/DOHMH documentation and reporting systems.
· Knowledge of LGBTQ+, veteran, and justice-involved populations.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
• Ethical Practice and Boundaries
• Lived Experience and Empathy
• Cultural Humility and Awareness
• Crisis Management and De-escalation
• Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening
• Documentation and Data Entry Accuracy
• Collaboration…