Recovery Counselor PRS

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Recovery Counselor (CIRC) to support individuals in directing their own recovery. You will educate, coach, and motivate clients to use resources and develop skills for wellness.

The role requires flexibility, comfort with on-call duties, and knowledge of Philadelphia-area services. A CPS or related credential plus experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year of mental health direct service experience, or CPS with 1 year of mental health direct service, or HS diploma with 2 years in human services including 1 year in mental health direct service.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery process.
• Teach, coach, and motivate individuals in acquiring skills for recovery.
• Educate individuals about available service options and choices.
• Promote utilization of community resources.
• Facilitate development of wellness and self-worth.
• Provide 24/7 on-call emergency beeper coverage on a rotating basis.

Skills

Flexibility

Learning about community resources

MS Word proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

CPS (Certified Peer Specialist)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Recovery Counselor PRS

Philadelphia, PA * PRS

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Recovery Counselor (CIRC)

COMHAR is a nonprofit community based organization. Our mission is to provide health, and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier self-determined lives.

We are currently seeking a Recovery Counselor.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process.
• Teach, coach, and motivate, individuals in the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate their recovery.
• Educate individuals about available service options and choices.
• Promote the utilization of natural resources within the community.
• Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self worth.
• Provide 24/7 on call emergency beeper coverage on a rotating basis.

Requirements

Requirements:

• At a minimum will have an associate's degree and 1 year work experience in mental health direct service. Or
• A CPS and 1 year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service. Or
• A high school diploma or GED and 2 years experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn about) community resources in Philadelphia area.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

19.50 per hour