Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) is a federally-qualified, not-for-profit, community-focused health care organization dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and accessible primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to our patients regardless of their ability to pay in North Philadelphia, Norristown and Delaware County areas.

Our mission is fulfilled by exceptionally dedicated and qualified professional and support staff of various backgrounds and cultures. We are a mission driven organization providing the highest quality care to all members of the communities we serve.

As a Certified Recovery Specialist, you will provide non-clinical assistance and recovery support services to individuals striving to achieve or sustain long-term recovery from addiction.

Duties include, but are not limited to: serve as a positive role model to individuals and their families by sharing personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer- to-peer relationships; support peers in identifying needs and overcoming barriers to recovery; provide and facilitate recovery supports and non-clinical counseling activities; identify and support linkages to community resources; and maintain comprehensive records.

This position will provide services at one of our Philadelphia sites and will be scheduled for 40 hours during the established patient hours - Monday through Friday. May require travel to other health centers for operational needs and accompany the peer within the local community.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED required

• Must be a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

• Demonstrated excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of care team and other colleagues

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org