Job Description Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package. We are currently hiring a Peer Advocate, to work in our Herkimer County office. As the Peer Advocate, you would be responsible for: + Obtain and retain knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse, trauma informed care, family systems and recovery community. + Engage and empower individuals to obtain and maintain sobriety + Provide substance abuse intervention services utilizing evidence-based practices and programs. + Arrange schedule and conduct peer support recovery meetings/groups. + Help individuals develop, maintain and self-monitor Recovery Plans. Peer Advocate Minimum Salary: $15.93 Peer Advocate Maximum Salary: $16.51 Peer Advocate Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours range from 9:00am-7:30pm Qualifications: + 2 year/ Associate Degree List field of study: Human Services or similar + 3-5 years of related experience + Communication skills (verbal and written) + Advocacy skills Benefits: + Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Retirement planning options + Employee Assistance Program + Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) + Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act) Requirements