Recovery Peer Advocate

Overview

• Support individuals in recovery using lived experience to foster hope and empowerment.
• Provide peer-led interventions and assist with navigating services and resources.
• Promote recovery-oriented practices and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Build trusting relationships and facilitate peer support sessions.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to engage individuals in care.
• Advocate for individuals’ rights and preferences within treatment teams.
• Provide education on mental health, substance use, and recovery principles.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Facilitate individual and group peer support sessions to promote wellness.
• Assist individuals in navigating behavioral health and social service systems.
• Provide referrals to appropriate community resources based on needs.
• Support individuals in developing self-management and coping strategies.
• Advocate for individuals’ rights and preferences within treatment teams.
• Collaborate with clinical providers and case managers to integrate peer support.
• Participate in team meetings to provide a peer perspective.
• Serve as a role model for recovery and demonstrate professional boundaries.
• Adhere to agency policies and confidentiality requirements.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and demonstrated recovery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and uphold cultural humility.
• Basic computer skills, including documentation in electronic health records.
• Experience in behavioral health or social services settings preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-centered recovery models preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other community languages preferred.