Peer Advocate

Requirements:

• Valid NYS Driver's License or Non Drivers ID driver's license preferred.

• Must be willing to travel to any off-site campuses to discuss any Peer Support/places or any activities involving Peers

• Must have either 180 days in Recovery and or extensive knowledge of Addiction through own personal experiences or family members

• Must be willing to travel to any Clinics, Facilities, Rehabs, or any place that offers Detox/Inpatient for any Outreach

• Must be willing to form a good source of networking through our facility and strengthen the communications between Silberstein and other facilities

• High School diploma or NYSED approved High School Equivalency (HSE)

• 50 hours of required training, (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery wellness support, ethical responsibility and Medication Supported Recovery (MSR)).

• CRPA certification required.

Evening Shift

Salary Range: $22/hr - $26/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.