Recovery Specialist II - Peer Support & Care Coordination

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Recovery Specialist based at TUHE who will accompany patients through the care continuum, engaging them as a peer and coordinating with families, aftercare providers, and external supports. The role includes delivering individual recovery sessions and a range of supportive services to aid community integration and ongoing treatment.

The position requires at least 1 year of direct experience in D&A recovery, with preferred 18 months lived experience and 1 year as a Recovery

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year minimum; 18 months lived experience in D&A Recovery required.
• Prior work/volunteer as Recovery Specialist: 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual recovery sessions and supportive services.
• Support community integration related to recovery services.
• Conduct brief substance use assessments with treatment to determine next steps.
• Provide warm hand-off services to appropriate D&A treatment programs.
• Engage patients as a peer and interact with family, aftercare providers and outside supports.

Skills

Lived experience in D&A Recovery

Peer engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Temple Health seeks a Recovery Specialist based at TUHE who will accompany patients through the care continuum, engaging them as a peer and coordinating with families, aftercare providers, and external supports. The role includes delivering individual recovery sessions and a range of supportive services to aid community integration and ongoing treatment.

The position requires at least 1 year of direct experience in D&A recovery, with preferred 18 months lived experience and 1 year as a Recovery