SUD Certified Recovery Specialist - Ponessa Behavioral Health

You can make a difference by helping people get back into the swing of life at Ponessa Behavioral Health as a Certified Recovery Specialist in the Substance Use Disorder Program  in Lebanon County!

Summary:

This positions provides non-clinical services including but not limited to Education, Vocation, Employment, Physical health, Emotional/Mental health, Family/Social needs, Living arrangements/housing, Legal status, Basic needs of food, clothing, and utilities, Life skills, Child care, Transportation, Engagement into Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). 

• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator as a way to give back to the recovery community
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours with flexible start and end times to create work/life balance
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Part-time rate:  $17 per hour
• Full-time rate: $37,000 per year

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals in their attempt to recover from substance use disorder-related problems

• Advocate to eliminate barriers, increase natural supports and build community
• Meet with consumers to connect to necessary resources in the community such as education services, employment, transportation, housing, basic needs, ect
• Connect consumers with sponsors and community meetings 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED 
• Valid driver's license, personal cell phone, and an insured vehicle
• Staff in recovery from a substance use disorder must have a minimum of two years of uninterrupted recovery and currently working a personal program of recovery

Preferred Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) credential 
• Any individual who does not have a CRS, and/or CFRS will be required to actively work on obtaining these certifications 

• Proficiency in documentation 

Perks and Benefits:

(Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment)

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Critical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• PTO, PTO cash out, PTO increases, and holiday pay 
• Free supervision towards licensure 
• Employee appreciation, recognition, and awards 
• 401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships 
• Paid training

Credentials: 

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 
• PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
• PA Department of Human Services:  Use service code 1KG738
• Educational Documentation:  Official Transcripts
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate
• Certified Recovery Specialist Certificate: If acquired 

Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

To view a complete listing of available opportunities with Ponessa Behavioral Health, click here:  https://www.ponessa.com/careers/

Ponessa Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.