Certified Recovery Specialist | Full-Time Hours
About The Position
Lenape Valley Foundation is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist to join its Bright Path Center and provide non-clinical, peer-based recovery support in a crisis environment. The specialist uses lived experience, empathy, and recovery knowledge to support people experiencing substance use and behavioral health challenges, helping them feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout their recovery journey. The role supports individuals across all stages of recovery, from engagement and initiation through stabilization and maintenance. It includes helping people identify relapse warning signs and coping strategies, connecting them with treatment and community resources, advocating for their preferences and recovery goals, collaborating with multidisciplinary staff, and maintaining timely electronic health record documentation. The specialist may also facilitate or support peer-led recovery groups and activities and transport individuals to appointments and recovery services as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Peer Recovery Specialist Certification.
- Self-identify as an individual in recovery from a substance abuse disorder.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 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
- At least 3 years in stable recovery.
- 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 during substance use or behavioral health crises with empathy and encouragement.
- Support individuals in all stages of recovery, including engagement, initiation, stabilization, and maintenance.
- Assist individuals in recognizing relapse warning signs and developing 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
