Argus Community Inc·New York
The CRPA provides non-clinical support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals recovering from substance use disorders to prevent relapse. Key duties include developing recovery plans, facilitating support groups, and linking participants to community resources.
Job Title: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate’s (CRPA) role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder.
The CRPA serves as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
The CRPA demonstrates an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
The CRPA provides non-clinical support services as identified in patient’s treatment or recovery plan.
CRPAs also assist individuals the development of recovery plans, effective coping habits, and life skills for navigating recovery.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D, required.
Candidates must hold a CRPA or CRPA-P certification and a High School Diploma or GED. Required certifications include Naloxone, First Aid, and CPR, along with proficiency in electronic health records.
Market context
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