Certified Recovery Specialist

1 week ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Pyramid Healthcare Inc Full time
Job Title: Certified Recovery Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Certified Recovery Specialist to join our team. As a Certified Recovery Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey from substance use disorder.

Job Summary

The Certified Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals, helping them prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. You will work closely with individuals, families, and staff to provide support and guidance throughout the recovery process.

Responsibilities
  • Assist individuals in establishing connections with community supports to facilitate initiation and ongoing engagement in the recovery process.
  • Develop and solidify long-term recovery supports and provide services after, during, and following treatment episodes.
  • Provide opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery plan and supports, build self-worth, wellness, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
  • Work with individuals, families, service providers, and community supports to achieve goals.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled sessions with individuals and motivate them to identify interests, strengths, and goals that promote a lifestyle of recovery.
  • Empower individuals to achieve independence by utilizing a strengths-based approach.
  • Provide consistent support and guidance after, during, and after treatment episodes as needed.
  • Encourage individuals to identify and pursue educational and employment opportunities.
  • Assist individuals in building or re-building positive, constructive relationships with family and other sober supports.
  • Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, providing feedback regarding the individual's recovery perspective.
  • Introduce and engage individuals in the recovery community, including sober social and recreational activities.
  • Serve as an advocate for individuals, supporting and teaching self-advocacy skills.
  • Promote community integration through the connection of resources, linking to supports, mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer, and job opportunities.
  • Serve as a role model, sharing personal experience when appropriate with individuals, families, and staff.
  • Offer guidance on the recovery experience, including stage-appropriate recovery education.
  • Maintain accurate documentation regarding the individual's progress, goals, challenges, and utilization of skills and support.
  • Offer support related to obstacles encountered during the early stages of recovery.
  • Assist in the development, ongoing assessment, and updating of individualized recovery plans.
  • Monitor the individual's recovery stability and offer referrals to treatment services when necessary.
Requirements
  • Attends continuing education requirements, 18 hours annually, including 30 hours over a 2-year period, which meets the PCB requirements for CRS re-certification.
  • Meets the CRS training qualifications and provides documentation of completing the CRS training in entirety.
  • One year of work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility; one year of direct peer support experience preferred.
Total Rewards
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More
Pyramid Healthcare Inc. CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is a genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.



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