Wellness Ambassador

• Overview Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a dynamic Wellness Ambassador (CRPA or CRPA-Provisional) to drive community-based recovery services for the PARC Bronx and Queens programs under the innovative Elevance Food as Medicine Initiative.
• In this hands-on, split-site role, you will champion health equity by facilitating weekly nutrition workshops, leading cooking demonstrations, and delivering daily "Wellness Moments" to participants.
• Blending peer advocacy with wellness education, you will empower individuals facing food insecurity and diet-related conditions to improve their health outcomes and connect with vital recovery-oriented supports.
• As a key community liaison, you will balance direct participant engagement with essential administrative duties, including conducting outreach presentations to build partnerships and maintaining meticulous data tracking for compliance.
• This role requires a flexible schedule (including occasional evenings and Saturdays) and the ability to travel between the Bronx and Queens.
• If you possess shared lived experience with substance use recovery, strong organizational skills, and a passion for integrating nutrition into the recovery process, this is an impactful opportunity to help individuals reconnect with natural supports and enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

Facilitate 2–3 client nutrition and wellness education workshops per week at PARC Bronx and PARC Queens Deliver a daily 3–5 minute Wellness Moment and Health Tip of the Day during morning group sessions Conduct interactive nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations using provided recipes, including shopping for ingredients and escorting participants to relevant events Implement outreach plans and deliver presentations to local groups, agencies, and partners to recruit participants and promote the Food as Medicine Initiative Encourage participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups to help participants link to natural support networks Document all services in alignment with regulatory requirements and submit accurate weekly and monthly reports to leadership Assist with a nutrition and wellness community assessment and maintain an up-to-date resource directory Attend and participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and professional training sessions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional certification Knowledge or shared lived experience with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and/or Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD) Knowledge and commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Experience with advocacy, outreach, engagement, self-help, recovery, and transitional supports Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR) Ability to travel throughout the required catchment area using public transportation for community and home visits Ability to work a flexible schedule including non-standard hours, some Saturdays, and evenings Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required