Certified Recovery Specialist

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission : Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

1. Education and training : GED or High School Diploma and successful completion of Pennsylvania Certification Board training for Certified Recovery Specialist.

2. Experience at least 12 months of volunteer service or related employment.

3. No substitutions for education or training.

4. Driver's License

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

2. Must be able to express relevant personnel recovery experience in a clear and effective manner.

3. Must be able to travel to programs, service and appointments independently.

4. Must conduct self in a manner that is conducive to growth, learning, and independence

5. Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

6. Must be knowledgeable of the services and regulations pertaining to recovery from co-occurring disorders and confidentiality

7. Must be able to function as a team member.

8. Must possess the ability to develop positive, ethical therapeutic relationships with individual, promoting their personal growth while maintaining their dignity.

Your responsibilities in this role may include :

• 1. Provide hope and encouragement needed for the client in reaching his / her goal(s) for recovery;

2. Reinforce the process the recovering person has learned for identifying weaknesses such as negative self-talk, while also assisting the recovering person with identifying his or her own strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.

3. Assist the person in recovery in articulating of their personal recovery goals.

8. Attend mandatory treatment team meetings to discuss the client's recovery process while in treatment including stabilization, behavior modification, MAT options, discharge and aftercare planning.

13. Assist the recovering person in building and reinforcing newly learned social skills in the community that will enhance his / her job acquisition and tenure.

15. Document in MyAvatar progress, his / her objectives, goals, and development of treatment plan.

16. Document plans and interventions collaboratively with recovering person.

What We Offer : Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

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Our Operating Principles : We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage-from job posting to onboarding-we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.