Certified Recovery Specialist - Certification Required

Bethany Christian Services USA • Meadville, PA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. Since 2019, ReNew has provided expectant mothers with effective, evidence-based support that addresses past trauma and other root causes of substance use. As a Certified Recovery Specialist, you’ll protect children and help women shatter cycles of addiction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist is required.
• Demonstrated work experience in the last three years with 12 months of successful paid employment;
• Demonstrated work knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment system(s) with a commitment to the recovery community;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project logs, reports, and records in the appropriate files and databases, while seamlessly collaborating with the Woman's Advocacy Case Manager;
• Provide recovery education to service recipients through the full cycle of recovery from pre- recovery engagement to sustained recovery maintenance;
• Serve as a role model who illustrates the possibility of recovery to staff and clients;
• Assist clients with identifying their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses with a focus on recovery in four major dimensions to include health, home, purpose, and community;
• Assist and coach clients with developing a recovery advancement plan with the goal of reaching the life they want;
• Effectively facilitate the transition between a professionally assisted recovery initiation to personally directed, community supported recovery maintenance;
• Promote self-advocacy for clients to include the client's needs, goals, and objectives are focused on during rehabilitation and clinical services;
• Identify and provide the appropriate professional and community referrals that support the client's goals and interest, as needed;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community groups and agencies;
• Identify internal and external barriers to full participation in community resources and develop a plan to overcome those barriers;
• Effectively maintain contact by phone and/or email to recovering clients after program completion, as needed to support long-term engagement, support, and encouragement;
• Develop, implement, and promote on-going community training opportunities;
• Promote the ReNew program and opportunities in collaboration with staff and other community professionals;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED