RHD Bucks County is seeking full-time CERTIFIED RECOVERY OR PEER SPECIALIST (CRS/CPS) for this new program in the Oxford Valley area! The CRS/CPS supports the program participants by providing support to achieve recovery goals, identifying and accessing community recovery resources, groups and activities, facilitating improved life skills and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The CRS/CPS will support individuals' engagement throughout the treatment experience.
Engage individuals in a trusting and supportive relationship.
Promote the principles of recovery and wellness with participants and community providers.
Role model wellness and recovery.
Identify recovery goals to assist participants with recovery resources and interpersonal relationships and community integration activities.
Regularly and directly communicate with the treatment team.
Facilitate recovery groups, sessions and activities and complete timely required documentation in the electronic health record.
Assist in identifying vocational and housing supports; as well as other social supports needed to promote recovery.
Collaborate and support program staff with routine program activities and resident monitoring.
Certification for CRS or CPS. Or in Process
High school diploma or equivalency
2 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
Valid driver’s license
Must have knowledge of substance use disorders and MAT.
Knowledge of community resources.
Basic computer and typing skills, willingness to be trained in use of electronic health record.
CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
Other
Maintain one’s own physical, mental, and emotional well-being so that the CPS/CRS can function appropriately in the job and can model healthy functioning to those we serve.
Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership team, to support individuals’ recovery.
Administrative
Complete required documentation of services in a timely manner according to agency policy.
The Halfway House is a community based 24-hour residential treatment facility that provides access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services while offering individualized, trauma informed, person centered clinical services in a supportive, safe environment. The program will provide service without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religious creed, national origin, or disability.
Requirements
Physical requirements
Lifting Requirements
Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical requirements
Stand or Sit (stationary position)
Walk
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)