Recovery Specialist

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay financial education

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a dedicated Recovery Specialist to support individuals with substance use challenges. The role emphasizes peer support, sharing lived experience, and aiding clients in developing recovery tools while collaborating with care teams to link them to treatment and ongoing support.

The position focuses on engagement after crises, bridging gaps to services, and promoting sustained recovery outcomes within WellSpan’s Warm Hand-Off program in York County.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years as a self-identified recovering consumer.
• 2+ years coping with own recovery.
• 1+ year paid or volunteer experience in recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based recovery support and role-model recovery for clients and teams.
• Engage individuals after crises to promote linkage to treatment and continuum of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to build recovery tools and networks.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery coaching

Engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Day shift (7am - 7pm) and Night shift (7pm - 7am) opportunities are available
• **Lead opportunities are available for those with prior CRS experience

Join WellSpan's Warm Hand-Off Program and Help Transform Lives

WellSpan Health is proud to partner with York and Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission to expand the Warm Hand-Off (WHO) Program, an innovative initiative designed to connect individuals experiencing substance use challenges with the support and treatment they need.

The WHO Program provides immediate outreach, engagement, and care coordination for individuals following an overdose, substance use-related emergency department visit, or other critical intervention point in York and Adams Counties. By meeting individuals where they are and offering compassionate support, our teams help bridge the gap between crisis and recovery.

We are seeking passionate Recovery Specialist who are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

General Summary

Contributes in a peer support capacity to facilitate recovery and enhance wellness by sharing personal experience, practical knowledge, and lived expertise with clients and interdisciplinary teams. Serves as a role model for recovery for both staff and peers and partners with individuals in developing recovery tools, achieving recovery goals, and building support networks. Provides timely engagement and recovery support to individuals following substance use-related crises, which may include participation in the Warm Hand-Off Program to promote treatment linkage, continuity of care, and successful recovery outcomes.

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years Experience as a self-identified recovering consumer. Required and
• 2 years Experience with a history of coping with own substance use disorder issues and maintenance of own recovery. Required and
• 1 year Experience as a paid or volunteer within a three year period. Required and
• Less than 1 year Experience in navigating the recovery system (i.e. crisis services, vocational rehabilitation, recreational activities, and human services, etc.). Preferred

Licenses:

• Certified Recovery Specialist within 90 days Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Benefits Offered:

• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)