Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist; CRS - Kensington, PA

Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

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Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-Time

1st Shift - no week-ends

7 AM - 3 PM

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• An active and valid PA Driver's license is required.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) is required. If the candidate does not have a CRS, the CRS certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• A flexible schedule is required to provide coverage as needed on weekends.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with people in recovery (PIR) preferred.
• Mobile experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia Homeless system and resources preferred.
• Comfortable with entering data/information into spreadsheets and iPads.
• Strong commitment to providing peer support, advocacy, and empowerment to individuals seeking drug and alcohol services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues.
• Empathy, compassion, and nonjudgmental attitude in supporting the assessment and treatment of individuals seeking Mobile Methadone services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Philadelphia, PA
.

Merakey is launching a pioneering Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the Kensington area of Philadelphia
-one of the city's most impacted neighborhoods by addiction and homelessness. This initiative embeds urgent, compassionate care directly into the community, offering services like substance use treatment (including Methadone), primary care, crisis response, and court support.

Join a mission-driven team working to connect individuals to recovery and stability through evidence-based care and street-level engagement. Be part of lasting change in one of Philadelphia's most vulnerable communities.

Schedule: 40 hours/week;
Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm

Earn $23.76/hour

The Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) provides community-based recovery support for individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), and non-MAT services. This role serves as an advocate and motivator, engaging clients within the Kensington, Philadelphia community and supporting transportation to treatment services, including Parkside programs. As a core member of a collaborative care team, the CRS delivers patient-centered recovery support to promote engagement, wellness, and sustained recovery.

The position is grant funded for at least 1 year with extensions possible.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!