Certified Recovery Specialist | Full-Time Hours
About The Position
Lenape Valley Foundation is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to join its Bright Path Center. The role provides non-clinical, peer-based recovery support to individuals experiencing substance use and behavioral health crises. The CRS uses lived experience, empathy, and recovery knowledge to help people feel safe, respected, supported, and empowered throughout their recovery journey. The position supports individuals across recovery stages, assists with relapse-prevention strategies, connects people with treatment and community resources, advocates for individual goals, collaborates with multidisciplinary staff, and contributes to peer-led groups and engagement activities. The CRS may transport individuals to appointments and recovery services and maintains timely, accurate electronic health record documentation. The role promotes a trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented environment. Lenape Valley Foundation is a nonprofit human services provider serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Founded in 1958, it operates more than 30 programs addressing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Peer Recovery Specialist certification.
- Self-identify as an individual in recovery from a substance use disorder.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one year in stable recovery.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and willingness to drive throughout Bucks County.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Physical ability to meet job requirements, with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Three years in stable recovery preferred.
- Experience in substance abuse treatment, crisis services, or recovery-oriented settings.
- Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions.
- Knowledge of Bucks County recovery and treatment resources.
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing, WRAP, and recovery-oriented practices.
- Experience documenting in electronic health records.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based recovery support and coaching using lived experience.
- Engage individuals experiencing substance use or behavioral health crises with empathy and encouragement.
- Support individuals in all stages of recovery, including engagement, initiation, stabilization, and maintenance.
- Help individuals recognize relapse warning signs and develop coping strategies.
- Connect individuals to treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers, peer supports, housing, and community resources.
- Advocate for individuals’ needs, preferences, and recovery goals within the care team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide or support peer-led recovery groups and engagement activities.
- Transport individuals to appointments and recovery services as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Promote a trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented environment.
Benefits
- Paid orientation and training.
- 15 vacation days.
- 10 sick days.
- 4 personal days.
- 7 paid holidays.
- 5 conference days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Credit for medical opt-out.
- Life and long-term disability insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Continuing education assistance.
- Free access to student loan management services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
