CRS -Community Engagement

Sphs Group; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Be an SPHS Hero!

Job summary

SPHS Group in Greensburg, PA seeks a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to provide person-centered recovery services to individuals in substance use treatment and case management programs. You will collaborate with a team to engage clients, develop recovery plans, and connect them with community resources.

Responsibilities include after-hours on-call participation, guiding clients through recovery stages, maintaining confidential records, and supporting families while upholding agency policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Certified Recovery Specialist Training and Certification required.
• Must obtain Criminal History Clearance from state police, and FBI/clearances.
• Experience or knowledge in peer support and recovery principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered services to individuals in substance treatment/case management.
• Develop and implement Individual Recovery/Service Plans with clients.
• Assist clients in meeting recovery goals and connecting to community resources.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for treatment service access.
• Educate clients and families on recovery process and reduce stigma.
• Maintain current client records and timely program documentation.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Peer support skills

Ability to transport oneself

Observe recovery signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Specialist Training & Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southwest Behavioral Care D&A Case Management - Greensburg, PA 15601

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Overall Function

Will provide person-centered services to persons receiving substance treatment and/or case management services, to help them build supports and move towards recovery and community integration.

Essential Functions

• Works as a team member with a Drug and Alcohol Case Manager as part of the Community Engagement team to engage, coordinate, and refer individuals in the community to treatment and/or recovery support services.
• As necessary, participates in all appropriate staff meetings and maintains beneficial dialogue with all members of partnering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff and CRS staff.
• Works with clients and their families, involved in substance treatment and/or case management services, to develop and implement their Individual Recovery/Service Plans.
• Participates in the after-hours on-call 24/7 treatment service access rotation process.
• Offers guidance on the recovery experience, including stage-appropriate recovery education.
• Assists clients in meeting their recovery goals by utilizing the phases of recovery: engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance.
• Educates consumers, family members, and professional staff about the recovery process; the damaging role that stigma can play in understanding recovery; and offers support related to obstacles that are often encountered during the early stages of recovery.
• Provides individualized person-centered services/support to assigned clients.
• Provides vision driven hope and encouragement regarding opportunities for varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (i.e., work, school, relationships, physical activities, and self-directed hobbies).
• Facilitates access to various community resources to ensure basic needs are met.
• Introduces and engages clients into the recovery community and monitors their recovery stability.
• Provides ongoing assistance for individuals in obtaining and/or maintaining services from multiple systems (e.g., mental health, CYS, criminal justice, etc.) and offers referrals to treatment services when necessary.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics, and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Self-identifies personal experience with Addiction Recovery or co-occurring services.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete and pass the Certified Recovery Specialist Training and Certification Program in accordance with DDAP and PA Certification Board guidelines.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in peer support and recovery principles, values, and practice through participation in county-approved certified recovery specialist orientation/training/professional development programs.
• Ability to transport oneself as the program needs dictate.
• Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.
• Ability to inspect and identify violations of program policies and procedures.

Available Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
• Be an SPHS Hero!

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