RECOVERY SPECIALIST

???? Philadelphia, PA
???? Full-Time / $40,000 per year

The Recovery Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Persons in Recovery (PIRs) as they work toward achieving and maintaining wellness. This position provides peer-based support, advocacy, and education to empower individuals to take an active role in their recovery journey.

Serving as a role model, mentor, and motivator, the Recovery Specialist helps individuals build natural supports, develop community connections, and strengthen skills that promote long-term recovery and relapse prevention.

• Utilize lived experience to build authentic, peer-to-peer relationships and support individuals in recovery
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate to promote hope and long-term recovery
• Support individuals in identifying strengths and using personal assets to achieve recovery goals

• Provide recovery-focused education to individuals, families, and staff
• Facilitate or support participation in peer support groups (e.g., NA/AA, mutual aid groups)
• Assist in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and relapse prevention strategies
• Promote engagement in treatment and recovery-oriented activities

• Identify and connect individuals with community and natural supports
• Support person-centered interventions as outlined in individualized service plans
• Assist individuals in building social connections and increasing community involvement

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and organizational standards

• Maintain personal wellness to effectively support and model recovery-oriented behaviors
• Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing development

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting individuals in mental health and/or substance use recovery
• Must self-identify as an individual with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport through lived experience
• Knowledge of recovery principles, relapse prevention, and peer support models
• Cultural humility and respect for diverse recovery journeys
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Opportunities for growth and continued development