Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health and Addiction Recovery

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem | Onsite
Shifts Available:

• PT Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Every Other Weekend 16 hours a week

• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Every Other Weekend 40 hours a week

• Per Diem shifts also available

About Us

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, through our Miracles in Progress Residential Program, provides structured behavioral health and addiction recovery services for chronically homeless men in Philadelphia. Our mission is to deliver evidence based, culturally responsive care that supports long term recovery and wellness. Guided by our values of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism, we help individuals rebuild their lives and communities.

Position Overview

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists to join our Miracles in Progress team. The Community Recovery Specialist provides 24-hour care, supervision, and peer counseling to residents in recovery. This is a hands-on position that plays a vital role in supporting clients through treatment, relapse prevention, and reintegration into the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one on one peer counseling to a caseload of residents

• Conduct group sessions on recovery, relapse prevention, sponsorship, and other assigned topics

• Orient new admissions to the program and provide ongoing support

• Assist nursing and counseling staff with program schedules and client needs

• Conduct client room checks, environmental rounds, and monitor behavior

• Support vital signs monitoring, urine collection, and package inspection as needed

• Facilitate or co facilitate group activities and recovery focused discussions

• Provide safe transport for clients to medical, legal, and community appointments

• Document observations and maintain accurate electronic health records

• Provide follow up support for up to one year after treatment completion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 college credits in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field required

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required

• One year of experience working with individuals in recovery required

• Must be computer literate and possess strong de-escalation skills

• Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist training preferred

• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly desired

• Knowledge of 12 Step Recovery Models, AA and NA programs, motivational interviewing, and recovery management

Why Work with Us

• Competitive pay with shift options to fit your schedule

• Full time roles with benefits and per diem opportunities for flexibility

• Chance to make a direct impact in the lives of individuals in recovery

• Join a supportive and mission driven behavioral health team

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in the behavioral health field

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F D V. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.