COTI Peer Advocate

Job Title : COTI Recovery Peer Advocate

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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.

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Compensation :

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