This training is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and/or the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). While most concepts apply to both certifications, there will be times where it is noted/called out for differences/additions. The main purpose of certification is public protection: to ensure individuals are not harmed in any way while receiving recovery support services. Once certified, Recovery Specialists are held to a Code of Ethics. While the credential is active, the Code must always be adhered to – even if the Recovery Specialist is no longer providing recovery support services.
The Role of the Recovery Specialist
The Recovery Specialist is an individual with personal, lived experience of their own recovery. By offering insight into the recovery process, Recovery Specialists are able to share a unique perspective with those with similar life experiences. Recovery Specialists accept and agree that their experience as a person in recovery from a substance use disorder will be known by their colleagues, individuals served, and others with whom they may share that they have achieved this credential. The Recovery Specialist is a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator. Recovery Specialists advocate for the individual, the recovery system, recovery-oriented services and assist to identify and reduce stigma. Recovery Specialists advocate to eliminate barriers, increase natural supports and build community. Services provided by the Recovery Specialist substantially improve an individual’s and family’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness.
Training Overview
- 78 instructional hours; including 66 in class hours and 12 hours of homework. Introductions, ice-breakers, breaks, etc. do not count towards the 78 hours.
- Learners are provided a Learner Manual prior to the training. Approved trainers will coordinate this process.
- This training is designed to prepare Recovery Specialists for work in the behavioral health field.
Technology Requirements
- Be comfortable with computers, computer application and other technology
- Ability to complete online homework (12 hours)
- Laptop or desktop device. Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones cannot be used.
Class Expectations
- Attend all scheduled training days.
- Learners must coordinate make-up classes and homework with the trainer.
- All requirements must be completed in order to receive a certificate of completion for education hours.
- Be EARLY.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Avoid judgement and respect individual differences.
- Respect all pathways to recovery.
- Understand that this is a learning environment and not a support group or therapy.
- Listen carefully.
- Stay focused.
Class | Instructor | Date / Location | Organization | Enroll |
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Recovery Specialist - 113
Private |
Angela Grannas |
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Harrisburg Community College - HACC York Campus |
Harrisburg Area Community College | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 111
Private |
Erich Curnow |
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Gateway Rehab Corporate Headquarters 311 Rouser Rd. Moon Township, PA 15008 |
Beaver County Behavioral Health | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 125
Private |
Frederick Shue |
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Delaware County Emergency Services - 350 Middletown Rd., Lima, PA 19063 |
The Council of Southeast PA / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 129
Private |
Katrin Fieser |
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Butler County Career Link 112 Hollywood Drive, Butler, PA 16001 |
Penn State University/Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Inc. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 127
Private |
Keith Elders |
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CareerLink Pittsburgh - Downtown |
Sponsored by Partner4Work via ARC INSPIRE; Facilitated by Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 103
Private |
Patricia Baranowski |
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Courthouse Annex, 300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Inc., Cameron, Elk, McKean SCA | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 128
Private |
John Fabiseski |
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Change on Main 1830 Main Street Northampton Pa 18067 |
Pyramid Healthcare | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 72
Private |
Katrin Fieser |
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Penn State University Beaver Campus 100 University Drive Monaca, PA 15061 |
Penn State University | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 120
Private |
Keith Elders |
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CHAPS - 944 Liberty St. Meadville, PA 16335 |
Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 115
Private |
Brad Schweitzer |
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Reading Area Community College |
Sponsored by Reading Area Community College/Facilitated by Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 123
Private |
Patricia Baranowski |
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Blair County Drug and Alcohol, 3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 06602 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Blair County Drug and Alcohol | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 97
Public |
Karen Laboranti |
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Scranton, PA |
Laboranti Training & Consulting | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 106
Public |
Brad Schweitzer |
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West Lawn United Methodist Church - 15 Woodside Ave, West Lawn PA 19609 |
Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 116
Private |
Donald Altemus |
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Villanova University 800 E. Lancaster Avenue Villanova PA 19085 |
Villanova University | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 124
Private |
Keith Elders |
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FAVOR - Western PA 736 Lincoln St. Bolivar, PA 15923 |
Hosted by Westmoreland County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Facilitated by Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 104
Public |
Beatriz Messina |
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Northampton Community College 511 E 3rd St., Bethlehem |
Northampton Community College | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 118
Private |
Brad Schweitzer |
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The Rise Center - 702 N. 8th St, Reading, PA |
Hosted by The Council On Chemical Abuse/Facilitated by Behavioral Health Education Services/ | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 119
Private |
Angela Grannas |
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1 HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA |
Harrisburg Area Community College | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |