Position Overview
Job Vacancy
Program: New Directions
Location: 33 Chestnut Street
Position: Peer Recovery Advocate
Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk 52 weeks/year
Salary Range: $36,952 - $48,531 annually
Salary Grade: 10
Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the New Directions Dept. Program Director, the Peer Recovery Advocate works with New Directions clinical/support staff, in providing administrative and program support in implementing services offered by ABC’s New Directions Substance Abuse Services Clinic. In accordance with regulatory requirements, the Peer Recovery Advocate’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder; and to act as a “coach” in providing support throughout their recovery journey.
The Peer Recovery Advocate will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapses, and to promo...