Certified Recovery Specialist - Chester

Position: Certified Recovery Specialist - Chester County
Chester County Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
MVP Recovery

Location:

Chester County, Pennsylvania Position Type:
Full-Time Positions Available ImmediatelyMVP Recovery is seeking highly motivated, compassionate, and professional Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) to join one of the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health and recovery support organizations in the Philadelphia region.

At MVP Recovery, we are a culture built on positivity, creativity, teamwork, innovation, and purpose. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about recovery, committed to helping others, and interested in growing a meaningful career in behavioral health while making a lasting impact throughout Chester County.

Position Summary The Chester County Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) will provide recovery support services, case management, mentorship, advocacy, and linkage to care for residents throughout Chester County. This position will work collaboratively with county agencies, courts, treatment providers, recovery houses, and community stakeholders to help individuals navigate treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness through lived experience and peer support.

The CRS will maintain a caseload of up to 30 clients and provide individualized recovery support services focused on increasing recovery capital, addressing social determinants of health, and supporting long-term recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities Provide Certified Recovery Specialist services to individuals throughout Chester County Maintain an active caseload of up to 30 clients

Develop and monitor Individual Recovery Plans Complete Recovery Capital Scales and ongoing recovery assessments

Provide mentorship, encouragement, advocacy, and peer-based recovery support through lived experience

Link individuals to treatment services, housing, employment resources, transportation, healthcare, education, and other social determinants of health resources

Coordinate care and maintain communication with county systems and treatment providers

Work collaboratively with:

Chester County Court of Common Pleas Diversionary Courts Drug Court Recovery Court Office of Probation and Parole Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS)
Chester County Department of Human Services Chester County Drug & AlcoholDDAP licensed county-contracted recovery houses

Treatment providers and recovery support organizations

Participate in community outreach initiatives and educational presentations

Attend outreach events that may occasionally occur during evenings and/or weekends

Maintain accurate and timely documentation and communication

Represent MVP Recovery professionally and respectfully within the community and county systems

Adhere to MVP Recovery policies, procedures, and dress code

Work independently with autonomy while remaining connected to the CRS team and leadership

Report directly to the Certified Recovery Specialist Coordinator Qualifications Required :

Current Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB/PCD)
Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage documentation and maintain professional correspondence

Highly motivated, dependable, and responsible

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Passion for helping individuals and families impacted by substance use and behavioral health challenges

Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

Preferred:

Experience working within criminal justice, behavioral health, treatment, or recovery support systems

Knowledge of Chester County behavioral health and recovery resources

Experience with case management and peer support servicesCRS Ethical Standards & Professional Expectations All Certified Recovery Specialists must follow all Certified Recovery Specialist guidelines, ethics, and professional standards, including:

Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Protecting confidentiality

Following all CRS code of ethics requirements

Maintaining professionalism in all interactions

Demonstrating respectful and ethical conduct

Upholding person-centered, recovery-oriented care principles

All CRSs are expected to represent MVP Recovery professionally while working collaboratively with county agencies, courts, treatment providers, recovery houses, community stakeholders, and the individuals and families we serve throughout Chester County.

Benefits & CompensationMVP Recovery offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

PPO Health Insurance Dental Insurance…