Community Recovery Specialist – IOP | Part Time Day Shift

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard • Philadelphia, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists to support the Goldman Clinic Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP Level 2.1) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The program provides structured, multi-day treatment for individuals with substance use disorders who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services but do not require inpatient or residential treatment. Services include group therapy, recovery support, and clinical interventions intended to promote stability, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery.

Community Recovery Specialists support participants with treatment engagement, program participation, and successful reintegration into the community. Applicants must hold an active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification. This is a part-time, fully onsite position scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, totaling 18 hours per week. Weekends are not required. Employment is contingent on successfully completing pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening. The workplace is drug-free, and employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals in recovery.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and comfort with electronic documentation systems.
• Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery Models, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), motivational interviewing, and recovery management.
• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening.
• Compliance with workplace policies and standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and engagement to individuals in recovery.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions.
• Support daily program structure, attendance, and participant engagement.
• Assist clinical and nursing staff with program operations and participant needs.
• Conduct safety monitoring and support a structured therapeutic environment.
• Transport participants to medical, legal, or community-based appointments as needed.
• Document observations and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Support relapse prevention and recovery planning.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed