• Job Description

  Req#: 100672

  Description

  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 in Philadelphia PA 19136 at Riverside Wellness Village!

  Join the groundbreaking Riverside Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role!

  Position Details

  The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) provides peer-based recovery support services to individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders. This position supports clients through both scheduled appointments and on-demand engagement, helping them navigate the recovery process, access necessary services, and remain engaged in treatment.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meet with clients both on demand and by scheduled appointments to provide effective and compassionate recovery support services.

  • Assist with coordination of care for individuals requiring high levels of care and support reinstatement processes as needed.

  • Facilitate Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) groups regularly as assigned, creating a safe and supportive peer-led environment.

  • Monitor and maintain the program’s Resource Room daily to ensure availability of up-to-date materials and recovery resources.

  • Effective communication with supervisors, counselors, and case managers regarding client needs and resource availability, particularly related to PIR (Personalized Individual Recovery) plans.

  • Encourage and educate clients—especially those resistant to care—on the benefits of engaging in therapy and recovery services.

  • Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.

  Earn $18.68/hour.

  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!

  Qualifications

  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • A High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Recovery Specialist certification is required.
  • In the last three (3) years maintained at least twelve (12) months of successful part-time paid or volunteer work experience is required.

  or one (1) year of post-secondary education experience totaling twenty-four (24) credit hours is required.

  • One (1) year experience working with persons in recovery (PIR) preferred.

• About the company

  We believe that everyone deserves a chance to reach their fullest potential. Since 1969, we’ve worked every day to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

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