RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Recovery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA, full-time. You will use your lived experience to inspire hope, support long-term recovery, and help individuals build strengths toward independence.
You will receive training and supervision, work with families and peers, and participate in program development across multiple service lines to empower meaningful change.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years of experience assisting individuals in mental health or recovery.
- Lived experience in mental health recovery or substance use recovery encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support and engagement to individuals in recovery.
- Deliver recovery-focused education to individuals, families, and staff.
- Facilitate participation in peer recovery groups such as NA/AA.
- Help develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and relapse prevention.
- Assist with community resources and care coordination.
- Complete accurate documentation and maintain confidentiality.
- Engage in training and professional development.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Certification Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Strengthen Communities
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
As a Recovery Specialist, you will use your lived experience to inspire hope, foster resilience, and support individuals as they work toward achieving and maintaining long-term recovery. Whether you're continuing your career in behavioral health or looking to expand your impact, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay, Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Help People Heal
- Support Individuals and Families
- Promote Recovery and Wellness
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
As a Recovery Specialist, you will:
- Utilize lived experience to build authentic peer-to-peer relationships with Persons in Recovery (PIRs).
- Serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate to promote hope, resilience, and long-term recovery.
- Support individuals in identifying strengths and using personal assets to achieve recovery goals.
- Provide recovery-focused education to individuals, families, and staff.
- Facilitate or support participation in peer recovery groups, including NA, AA, and other mutual-aid programs.
- Assist individuals in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and relapse prevention strategies.
- Encourage engagement in treatment services and recovery-oriented activities.
- Connect individuals with community resources, supports, and recovery networks.
- Support person-centered interventions outlined in individualized service plans.
- Assist individuals in building meaningful social connections and increasing community involvement.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Model recovery-oriented behaviors through maintaining personal wellness and self-care.
- Participate in training, supervision, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
- Recovery-Focused
- Empathetic
- An Effective Communicator
Passionate About Supporting Others
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting individuals in mental health and/or substance use recovery
- Self-identify as an individual with lived experience in mental health recovery, substance use recovery, or co-occurring conditions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Ability to complete all required training and documentation requirements
- Experience facilitating peer support groups
- Knowledge of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
- Experience working in community-based behavioral health programs
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to establish trust and rapport through lived experience
- Knowledge of recovery principles, peer support models, and relapse prevention strategies
- Cultural humility and respect for diverse recovery journeys
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others
- Full-Time
- Schedule based on program needs
- Participation in team meetings and trainings required
- Some evening or community-based responsibilities may be required
- Ability to travel within the community as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and assist individuals during program activities
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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