Certified Recovery Specialist

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: In this role, the Recovery Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Schedule: Part-Time

Location: Exton, PA

Program: Warm Handoff Program

Pay Rate: $21.60/hour

Job Functions:

• Provide services as defined by program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery model principles
• Assist the program coordinator as well as assisting/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents
• Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to handle a caseload of 4-5 clients
• Ability to perform direct care tasks including light housekeeping, cooking, etc. as needed
• Ability to be a strong advocate for the residents at all times
• Ability to maintain required documentation to comply with the 2600 regulations
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to provide a wide range of recovery-orientated services to residents
• Ability to work independently as needed
• Ability to do van runs daily and accompany residents on medical appointments
• Ability to administer medication to clients according to DPW medication administration standards
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes/shift changes as needed
• Intervene appropriately in crises
• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
• Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of supportive counseling
• Must be willing to assist and skill building including occasional hands-on.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided by submitting records promptly as dictated by the program
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree with 1 year of experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program); Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history; Valid Driver’s license and verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.