Certified Recovery Specialist (Part Time)

Chimes•Exton, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Certified Recovery Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers. The role involves providing services as defined by program description and best practice standards, in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles. It also includes assisting the program coordinator and providing education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to program residents. The specialist will handle a caseload of 4-5 clients, perform direct care tasks, advocate for residents, maintain documentation, and provide a wide range of recovery-oriented services. The position requires compassion, flexibility, and knowledge of supportive counseling, with a willingness to assist in skill building, including occasional hands-on support.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients
Ability to perform direct care tasks, including light housekeeping, cooking, etc., as needed
Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times
Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations
Ability to be a team player
Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-oriented services to residents
Ability to work independently as needed
Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments
Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards
Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed
Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling
Must be willing to assist and skill building, including occasional hands-on
Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program)
Criminal clearance
Fingerprint federal criminal history
Valid Driver’s license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Responsibilities

Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles
Assist the program coordinator as well as provide/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents
Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
Handle a caseload of 4-5 clients
Perform direct care tasks, including light housekeeping, cooking, etc., as needed
Be a strong advocate for the residents at all times
Maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations
Provide a wide range of recovery-oriented services to residents
Do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments
Administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards
Intervene appropriately in crises
Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
Assist and skill building, including occasional hands-on
Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records promptly as dictated by the program
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor