Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PHMC's Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Program seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer support for program participants. Evening and Saturday coverage required, with rotation among specialists.

Responsibilities include outreach, transport, and leading recovery-focused groups to engage individuals in treatment. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, maintaining treatment records, and collaborating with the clinical team to support participants through intake, plan

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification or credential
• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred
• At least 1 year of experience with people with addiction and mental illness
• Ability to establish trusting, therapeutic relationships
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to drive a large van

Responsibilities

• Attend daily staff meetings and share important participant information
• Implement recovery process per program goals
• Provide continuity of care per treatment plan
• Lead psycho-educational and self-help groups
• Engage participants by sharing personal recovery story
• Outreach at treatment facilities, in the community, and participant homes
• Transport participants to intake, appointments, and program activities
• Take participants to community self-help meetings (AA/NA)
• Advocate and resource during recovery planning meetings
• Assist with discharge planning and post-discharge contact
• Re-engage participants in treatment when needed
• Alert clinical team to behavioral/health concerns
• Meet or exceed daily census and productivity requirements

Skills

Empathy and rapport-building

Communication

Relationship building

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent — managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PHMC’s Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Program is looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer recovery support to program participants. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays, and rotate coverage with other Peer Recovery Specialists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend daily staff meetings and inform staff of any important participant information.
• Implement the recovery process for participants as defined by PHMC’s Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization program goals and philosophy.
• Provide continuity of care as defined by the treatment plan for each participant.
• Lead psycho-educational and self-help groups.
• Engage participant population by sharing personal story of recovery.
• Provide outreach at treatment facilities, on the streets, and in participants' homes in order to ensure engagement during and prior to entering treatment.
• Transport participants to initial intake, to and from the program, and for all necessary appointments.
• Take participants to community-based self-help meetings, such as AA and NA.
• Sit in with participants during recovery planning meetings as his/her advocate and resource.
• Assist with discharge planning and maintain contact with participants at least 2 weeks post-discharge.
• Re-engage participants on the streets and bring them back into treatment.
• Alert clinical team to any current or potential behavioral or health-related problems of participants.
• Meet or exceed program productivity requirements, including ensuring a daily census

requirements and new participant enrollment.

TREATMENT PLAN

• Provide input to clinical team.

PROGRESS REPORT

• Maintain continuous record of all contacts, events, and progress toward accomplishment of goals as stated in Treatment Plan.
• Record individual and group progress notes in the DAP format after each therapeutic activity.
• Complete reviews in compliance with state licensing and other program guidelines.
• Maintain charts that meet all standards.

QUALIFICATION

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• High School Diploma or GED; some college is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working or volunteering with people with addiction and mental illness.
• Ability to establish trusting and therapeutic relationships.
• Commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Able to drive a large van

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.