Peer Advocate - Sullivan and Orange CountiesLocations include Monticello, NY and Goshen, NYThe primary responsibility is visiting clients in the community/on-site to provide support and overdose prevention training and offer ongoing support and referral to care for clients and their families, by using first-hand lived experience using substances to provide support through risk reduction counseling, naloxone training, and linkage to care. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour plus generous benefits package.  MUST HAVES>         CRPA Certification - will train if CRPA eligible (CASAC also accepteable)        Clean NYS Drivers License        Reliable transportation        Computer skills        Excellent communication skills        Strong interpersonal + personal recovery skills and boundariesEducation>        High school or equivalent Experience>        2 years personal (or someone very close to you) Substance Use Disorder Treatment        2 years Addiction counseling (either providing or receiving)Willingness to travel>        50%  TO APPLY CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.indeed.com/job/peer-advocate-sullivan-and-orange-counties-6016c466437e3603NEED MORE DETAILS? Here are some of the duties.SOME Essential Duties:1. Using lived experience with substance use to support clients, introduce the program to potential clients and obtain consents for follow up services.2. Conduct overdose prevention education with clients, their families and their social networks including naloxone distribution.3. Assist clients with linkage to care and community resources. 4. Provide/offer information on referral options to harm reduction programs, medication assisted treatment, and other services.5. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the program requirement and referrals to community services.<strong sty