Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the F/T Peer Counselor (CRPA) position at REACT. The scheduled hours for this position are 35 hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 1 PM - 9 PM. Job Scope: Provide peer recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences, assisting clients to develop a recovery plan, linking clients with community based programs supportive of recovery. Peer services may be provided onsite or in the community.  Assist clients in developing a Recovery Plan  Maintain communication with the treatment team on behalf of clients  Document delivered peer services in the Electronic Health Records (EHR)  Attend supervision/staff meetings as appropriate  Accompany clients to appointments, as needed  Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations  Teach participants recovery skills, based on shared life experiences  Help participants transition from different levels of care, as needed  Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports  Interact with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.  Produce accurate, neat and thorough work.  Prioritize and plan work time efficiently; effectively manage competing demands and deal with changes, delays and unexpected events.  Maintain a good understanding and consistently comply with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc…).  Support a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.  Communicate (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely  Illustrate flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).  Maintain appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; comply with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seek supervision when challenges arise. Qualifications  Lived experience in mental health, substance use, and criminal justice  Willingness to disclose lived experiences  Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (substance use) or Peer Specialist (mental health)  Familiarity with community based resources and programs related to substance use recovery, housing transportation, child care, food and other supports.  Clean driver’s license  High School Diploma/GED and 2 years work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting  NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)  At least 1-year volunteer or paid experience working as a Recovery Coach or CRPA  Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process  Computer competent  Culturally competent The following are considered a plus:  Prior experience working as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate  Experience working with persons with co-occurring mental health issues  Experience in documenting Wellness/Recovery Plans Bilingual Spanish preferred