Certified Recovery Specalist - Philadelphia, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A High School Diploma/GED. Certified as a Recovery Specialist
• One (1) year experience working with persons in recovery (PIR) preferred.
• In the last three (3) years maintained at least twelve (12) months of successful part-time paid or volunteer work experience or one (1) of post-secondary education experience totaling twenty-four (24) credit hours.

**Will consider a Certified Peer Specialist provided they become certified as a CRS within six months of hire**

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) at the Riverview Wellness Village on State Road in Philadelphia, PA.

Earn $22.81/hr.!

• Provide recovery support services for clients receiving services at the Wellness Village.
• Meet with clients on demand and via scheduled. appointments providing effective recovery support services.
• Assist as needed with high levels of care and reinstatements.
• Facilitate CRS groups regularly as assigned.
• Daily monitoring of program's Resource Room.
• Work at the Front Desk and upper lobby desk as needed and as assigned including early morning shifts and weekends.
• Set up tables in the lobby to provide resources, educational material, provide surveys and basic assessments.
• Effective and timely communication with Supervisors, Counselors, and Case Managers on PIRs needs and as resources or obtained and/or changed.
• Educate and encourage resistant clients to participate in therapy services.
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• All other duties as assigned as it relates to the position.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!