FLACRA
Job Title:
COTI Recovery Peer Advocate
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Location:
Finger Lakes Region, NY Employment Type:
Full-Time & Per Diem
Job Summary: FLACRA is seeking a compassionate
COTI Recovery Peer Advocate
to provide mobile, on-site, or in-community peer support services to children, adults, and families who are experiencing or have recently experienced a behavioral health crisis. The Crisis Recovery Peer Advocate plays a critical role in assisting individuals as they navigate their recovery, offering advocacy, empowerment, and non-clinical crisis support. This position focuses on helping individuals stabilize and access community resources, while also modeling recovery based on personal experience.
Must Have Qualifications: Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent Valid NYS Drivers’ License Lived experience - your own struggles or have supported / cared for someone facing mental health or substance recovery challenges Willing to participate in peer certification training, acquiring CRPA-P no later than 4 months after employment. Nice to Have Qualifications : Certified Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS) trained by OMH or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Compensation: Our pay structure includes the following components: Hourly Base Pay
: $17.50- $18.50/hour Community Crisis Stipend
: In addition to your base pay, you will receive a stipend for handling community crisis situations. This stipend recognizes the critical role you play in providing immediate support during urgent circumstances. Shift Differential
: Additional compensation may apply for evening shifts.
COTI Recovery Peer Advocate
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Location:
Finger Lakes Region, NY Employment Type:
Full-Time & Per Diem
Job Summary: FLACRA is seeking a compassionate
COTI Recovery Peer Advocate
to provide mobile, on-site, or in-community peer support services to children, adults, and families who are experiencing or have recently experienced a behavioral health crisis. The Crisis Recovery Peer Advocate plays a critical role in assisting individuals as they navigate their recovery, offering advocacy, empowerment, and non-clinical crisis support. This position focuses on helping individuals stabilize and access community resources, while also modeling recovery based on personal experience.
Must Have Qualifications: Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent Valid NYS Drivers’ License Lived experience - your own struggles or have supported / cared for someone facing mental health or substance recovery challenges Willing to participate in peer certification training, acquiring CRPA-P no later than 4 months after employment. Nice to Have Qualifications : Certified Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS) trained by OMH or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Compensation: Our pay structure includes the following components: Hourly Base Pay
: $17.50- $18.50/hour Community Crisis Stipend
: In addition to your base pay, you will receive a stipend for handling community crisis situations. This stipend recognizes the critical role you play in providing immediate support during urgent circumstances. Shift Differential
: Additional compensation may apply for evening shifts.