What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health and Addiction position at The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard?
Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Miracles in Progress Residential Recovery Program
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem | Shifts available 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule Note
This is a per diem position. While hours are not guaranteed, staff in this role are typically scheduled on a consistent weekly basis depending on program census and coverage needs.
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 goal is to help individuals stabilize, engage in treatment, and work toward long term recovery. We focus on providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives. Our team works closely together to support each resident’s recovery journey and reintegration into the community.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists with hands-on work experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery to join our team on a per diem basis.
This is a direct care role where you will provide supervision, peer support, and recovery-focused services to residents. You will play a key role in helping individuals stay engaged in treatment, develop relapse prevention skills, and transition successfully back into the community.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-on-one peer support and engagement to residents in recovery
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions
• Conduct room checks, safety rounds, and monitor resident behavior
• Support vital signs monitoring, urine collection, and package inspection as needed
• Assist nursing and counseling staff with daily programming and client needs
• Transport residents to medical, legal, and community appointments
• Document observations and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record
• Provide follow-up recovery support after treatment completion
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
Qualifications
• Minimum of 12 college credits in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field required
• At least one year of hands-on experience working with individuals in recovery or behavioral health required
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required
• Strong de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and comfort with documentation systems
• Knowledge of 12 Step Recovery Models, AA, NA, motivational interviewing, and recovery management
• WRAP Certification strongly preferred
• Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred
Why Join Us
• Opportunity for consistent weekly scheduling based on program needs
• Flexible per diem role
• Mission-driven behavioral health organization
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for growth within the behavioral health field
Pre Employment and Workplace Policy
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to follow all workplace policies and standards of conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F D V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.