CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST
About The Position
At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Requirements
- Must self-identify as an individual with a serious mental illness who is currently or formerly a recipient of mental health services and/or substance abuse recovery services.
- Valid Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification in PA
- HS Diploma/GED
- At least 2 years working with others in Mental Health Recovery
- Must have valid drivers license
- ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program
- PA State PATCH clearance
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships. This role must understand and respect everyone’s unique path to recovery
- Delivers support services: such as education, advocacy, and fostering engagement in the treatment process
- Provide recovery support education for persons enrolled, staff, and family members. This may include, but is not limited to: Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for enrollees, Self-help/mutual peer support groups, training and orientation of new enrollees, and training and orientation for staff and Team members.
- Recovery Specialist shall assist the individual in identifying strengths and abilities to teach a person in recovery how to utilize personal assets to advance recovery.
- Supporting person-centered interventions as identified in service plans for everyone served.
- Recovery Specialist will identify community/natural resources and assist the individual in connecting with them and other peer supports such as mutual aid groups, support groups, NA/AA.
- Recovery Specialist will offer guidance on the recovery experience to include stage appropriate recovery education and relapse prevention education through the utilization of their relapse prevention plan.
- Maintain one’s own physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that the DAPS can function appropriately in the job and can model healthy functioning to those we serve.
- Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner according to agency policy.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
