Hope House
Substance abuse treatment and housing services
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - CRPA
About the job
- A driver's license is required.
- CRPA or CRPA-P certification is required.
- Clear written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required.
- Knowledge of benefits and entitlements for people with disabilities is required.
- Knowledge of the substance use disorder recovery process is required.
- Provide recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences.
- Assist peer participants in developing a personal, self-directed recovery plan.
- Provide non-clinical pre-crisis or crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.
- Educate program participants about various pathways to recovery.
- Identify and support connections to community resources that support peer participants’ goals and interests.
- Follow HCBS peer support service delivery protocols.
- Document services provided to clients in an electronic health record.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments and court appearances, and assist clients with applying for benefits as needed.
- Help participants transition from inpatient to community settings as needed.
- Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports.
- Provide outreach to help participants connect with desired services.
- Link participants with needed community resources and treatment services.
- Maintain documents in accordance with OASAS standards and Hope House policies and procedures.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (HIPAA).
- Follow current agency policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the CASAC Canon of Ethical Principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in the mental health, substance use, and/or criminal justice field is preferred.
About the company
Hope House provides substance use treatment services in upstate New York. Its programs include intensive residential treatment for adults, adolescents, and women with children, as well as outpatient and preventive services, plus a supportive housing program. How it works: the organization offers a continuum of care with structured treatment, therapy, and housing options to support recovery, staffed by professionals such as CASACs, LMSWs, LMHCs, RNs, and other clinicians. How it differs from competitors: it has a long history (founded in 1967) and operates a broad continuum of services—residential, outpatient, prevention, and housing—tailored to diverse populations, including women with children and youth. Its goal is to help individuals achieve sustained recovery from substance use and improve family and community well-being.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$3M
Headquarters
Albany, New York
Founded
N/A
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What believers are saying
- August 21, 2026 expansion enables simultaneous forensic interviews and faster case processing.
- Partnerships with Chevron, Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, and IJN Foundation deepen fundraising.
- Local expansion and community ties strengthen hiring, retention, and mission-driven employee appeal.
What critics are saying
- Hope House depends on donor funding; 2026 expansions listed many foundations, businesses, and families.
- Demand is rising faster than capacity; the 2026 expansion opened because services were overbooked.
- A funding shortfall or major abuse-suit scandal would directly damage trust and referrals.
What makes Hope House unique
- August 20, 2026 Brooke’s Place added forensic suites and therapy rooms in Covington.
- Hope House served 643 children and delivered 3,060 free counseling sessions in 2025.
- The 30-year-old nonprofit integrates victim advocacy, prevention training, and forensic interviewing locally.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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