Certified Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Easy Does It, Inc. (EDI) is the premier recovery community organization in Berks County, PA.  EDI operates a licensed recovery house for up to 62 residents, each of whom are partnered with a certified recovery support specialist (CRS, RSS).  Recovery specialists are responsible for providing certified recovery support services to EDI clients, with a residential caseload of 12-18 clients.  Reporting to the Director of Operations, work is performed within the established regulations, policies, and procedures established by EDI. This is a salaried position with generous benefits.    

Pay Scale : $39,520 - $56,160 for full-time salary; or $19 - $27/hr for part time, hourly

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1.     Assess resident needs and formulate individualized recovery plans (IRP).

2.     Monitor and support resident progress during weekly face-to-face meetings to ensure conformity with program guidelines and progress with IRP plan compliance.

3.     Coordinate and support resident access to all necessary in-house and community services and resources (e.g. healthcare, licensed counseling, employment, pathway of recovery, educational/vocational training, life skills, family reunification, etc.).  

4.     Maintain a caseload of 12-18 residents. 

5.     Develop, monitor, and update resident files, including IRP, consent, releases and client chart.  

6.     Accurately document client progress by utilizing DAP note taking format.

7.     Submit all required information, including intake/discharge data and weekly records of billable services, in a timely manner. 

8.     Facilitate psychoeducational groups for residents on topics related to recovery, wellness, and life skills; facilitate educational programming for the community.

9.     Complete weekly chart audits for residents on caseload.

10.  Attend weekly team meetings and give weekly reports on resident issues and concerns.

11.  Attend all major programs and events and assist other staff and volunteers.

12.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.     Ability to assess and conceptualize resident needs and recovery capital; develop and implement individualized recovery plans.

2.     Ability to utilize evidence-based practices, including stages of change.     

3.     Establish and maintain effective working relationships and healthy boundaries with residents, staff, other professionals, organizations, and the general public.

4.     Possess a thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, multiple pathways of recovery, homelessness, criminal justice, social services, educational/vocational services, employers, and the recovery community.

5.     Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software and email.

6.     Effective verbal and written communication skills.

7.     Excellent organizational skills.

Education and Training

1.     High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus specialized trainings in substance use disorder, recovery support services, intensive case management, or other related fields required.

2.     Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) credential required.

3.     One (1) year experience in the above or related fields.