Recovery Peer Specialist: Mentoring & Support

Action-Wellness; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Wellness seeks a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to provide non-clinical, peer-based support for individuals pursuing recovery from substance use disorders. The CRS acts as a role model, helps with coping skills, motivation, and accountability, and accompanies clients to medical and essential appointments to improve access to care.

Responsibilities include documenting interactions, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and outreach to re-engage clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain an active CRS certification by PCB.
• Minimum 1 year of lived recovery experience required.
• Prior peer support or related behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement and practical guidance using personal recovery experience.
• Assist clients with intakes and recovery-related commitments to reduce barriers.
• Collaborate with case managers to progress toward service plan goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate with treatment teams.
• Conduct outreach to reconnect disengaged clients to programs.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all services.

Skills

Peer support

Active listening

HIPAA & confidentiality

Ethical boundaries

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification

Tools

CaseWorthy

CareWare

eClinicalWorks

Epic

Job description

Action Wellness seeks a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to provide non-clinical, peer-based support for individuals pursuing recovery from substance use disorders. The CRS acts as a role model, helps with coping skills, motivation, and accountability, and accompanies clients to medical and essential appointments to improve access to care.

Responsibilities include documenting interactions, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and outreach to re-engage clients.