Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist

Merakey•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) works within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving the Kensington area of Philadelphia, one of the city’s communities most impacted by addiction and homelessness. This mission-driven initiative embeds urgent, compassionate care directly into the community, providing substance use treatment (including Methadone), primary care, crisis response, and court support through street-level engagement and evidence-based practices. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team, the Mobile CRS provides community-based recovery support to individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), and non-MAT services. The CRS serves as an advocate and motivator, engaging clients throughout the Kensington community, supporting transportation to treatment services (including Parkside programs), and promoting recovery, wellness, and stability. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by connecting individuals to care and resources in one of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. The position is grant funded with extensions possible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Active, valid driver’s license required.
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification required. Candidates without a CRS must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Outlook) with the ability to accurately enter and document data using spreadsheets, iPads, and other digital tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Philadelphia homeless services system and community resources strongly preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with People in Recovery (PIR) preferred.
Experience providing mobile or community-based services preferred.
Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

provides community-based recovery support to individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), and non-MAT services
serves as an advocate and motivator
engaging clients throughout the Kensington community
supporting transportation to treatment services (including Parkside programs)
promoting recovery, wellness, and stability
connecting individuals to care and resources

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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