COTI Peer Advocate - Monroe County
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Rochester, NY
Job Title: COTI Recovery Peer Advocate
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 : $19.00 - $21 an 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.