COMMUNITY RECOVERY SPEC

Resources for Human Development; Walnutport (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. seeks a Community Recovery Specialist for the evening shift in Walnutport, PA.

The role provides daily support to residents in independent living, self-care, and treatment-related services, modeling recovery-oriented practices and helping clients achieve personal goals. You will manage a small caseload (1–3 residents), document progress, coordinate with clinical staff, and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with individuals diagnosed with mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to program sites and the Corporate Office as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required criminal background clearances as mandated by applicable regulations and assigned programs.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to residents in independent living, self-care, and treatment-related services.
• Model recovery-oriented practices and assist residents in achieving personal goals.
• Manage a caseload of 1–3 residents with goal of transitioning to less intensive level of care within ~1 year.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily progress notes, service plans, goal tracking, and MARs.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, supervision sessions, and consultations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with program, corporate, state, and regulatory policies and protocols.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Community Recovery Specialist (Evening Shift)

• Goal tracking documentation

Schedule: Full-Time Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Position Summary

The Community Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing daily support to residents in areas including independent living, self-care, and treatment-related services. This role models behaviors that support positive treatment outcomes and recovery-oriented practices while assisting residents in achieving personal goals and greater independence. The Community Recovery Specialist may facilitate individual and group support activities and is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to RHD's values in all aspects of service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents in developing independent living skills, including:
  • Employment readiness
  • Educational pursuits
  • Money management
  • Medication management
  • Transportation planning
  • Meal preparation
  • Shopping for household necessities
  • Maintaining site cleanliness
  • Housing searches
  • Roommate matching
  • Social skills development
• Support residents with scheduling, attending, and following up on medical appointments and treatment recommendations.
• Manage a caseload of 1–3 residents with the goal of helping individuals transition to a less intensive level of care within approximately one year.
• Utilize Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles while implementing the program’s phase system, service planning, goal development, skill-building activities, and community integration strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including:
  • Daily progress notes
  • Service plans
  • Goal tracking documentation
  • Medication monitoring records (MAR)
• Participate in weekly team meetings, monthly supervision sessions with the Site Lead, monthly staff meetings, and consultations with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialists as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all program, corporate, state, and regulatory policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Immediately report incidents, concerns, or situations that may impact the safety or well-being of residents, staff, or the program.
• Demonstrate professionalism, fairness, respect, and compassion in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with individuals diagnosed with mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to program sites and the Corporate Office as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required criminal background clearances as mandated by applicable regulations and assigned programs.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

About Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., provides innovative shared services that support Inperium and its network of affiliated organizations. Through strategic growth initiatives, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality outcomes, Apis Services helps its affiliates expand services, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen employee and stakeholder support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Apis Services, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and termination.

This employer complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.