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.
This training is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) and/or the Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor (CRSS) 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.
Approved Instructors
Class | Instructor | Date / Location | Organization | Enroll |
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Recovery Specialist - 271 Private Flyer |
Frederick Shue fshue@councilsepa.org |
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Montgomery County Recovery Community Center (MCRCC) - 601 DeKalb St., Suite 1, Norristown, PA 19401 |
The Council of Southeast PA / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 246 Public Flyer |
Martha Thompson drmartha@empowerthemind.org |
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Bucks Co SCA |
Bucks Co SCA | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 262 Private |
Frederick Shue fshue@councilsepa.org |
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Philadelphia Recovery Training Center (PRTC) - 520 N. Columbus Blvd., Ste: 203. Philadelphia, PA 19123 |
The Council of Southeast PA / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 260 Public Flyer |
John Fabiseski johnfabiseski@gmail.com |
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Unity Recovery 801 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh Pa. 15203 |
Unity Recovery | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 256 Private Flyer |
Keith Elders keith@QandAtrainingandconsulting.com |
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PA CareerLink - Pittsburgh East |
Partner4Work/ARC INSPIRE | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 241 Public Flyer |
Brad Schweitzer bheducationservices@gmail.com |
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West Lawn United Methodist Church - 15 Woodside Ave, West Lawn PA 19609 |
Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 259 Public Flyer |
Kevin Puskaric ktpuskaric@gmail.com |
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New Roots Recovery 121 Water St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 |
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 207 Public |
Karen Laboranti laborantitac@gmail.com |
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Scranton, PA |
Laboranti Training & Consulting, LLC. | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 233 Public Flyer |
Donald Altemus don@recoveryeducator.com |
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Reading Area Community College Kratz Hall 111 Penske Plz Reading PA 19602 |
Reading Area Community College | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 232 Private |
Angela Grannas aj8081@yahoo.com |
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Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus |
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 249 Public Flyer |
Patricia Gadsden pgadsden@comcast.net |
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900 S Arlington Ave Board Room Harrisburg, PA 17109 |
Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services/Facilitated by Life Esteem Inc. | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 266 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Keystone College, 1 College Road, La Plume, PA 18440 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by NorthBound and Co. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 255 Public Flyer |
Donald Altemus don@recoveryeducator.com |
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City Team 634 Sproul Street Chester PA 19013 |
Facilitated by Recovery Education & Consulting, LLC - Hosted by City Team | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 253 Private Flyer |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Corry Higher Education Council, 221 North Center Street, Corry, PA 16407 |
Facilitated by PRO-A, Hosted by Hamot Health Foundation and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 258 Private Flyer |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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AG Building, 181 Franklin Farms Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Franklin/Fulton County Drug and Alcohol | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 265 Private |
Shasta Wilkinson wilkinsonshasta@yahoo.com |
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Washington Drug & Alcohol Commission 90 West Chestnut St. Ste. 310 Washington, PA 15301 |
AICDAC Recovery HUB and Washington County Drug & Alcohol Commission | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 272 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Tokishi Training Conference Center, 124 NYPUM Drive Wellsboro, PA 16901 |
Hosted by Workforce Solutions for North Central PA; Facilitated by PRO-A | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 273 Public Flyer |
Toccarra Williams toccarra@theworx.us |
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300 Catherine Street 1st Floor McKees Rocks, Pa 15136 |
Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
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Recovery Specialist - 240 Public |
Brad Schweitzer bheducationservices@gmail.com |
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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, LLC. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 223 Private |
Katrin Fieser katrinschall@rocketmail.com |
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Penn State University Beaver Campus 100 University Drive Monaca, PA 15061 |
Penn State Beaver | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 264 Public |
Karen Laboranti laborantitac@gmail.com |
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Scranton, PA |
Laboranti Training & Consulting, LLC | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 270 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Palmer Recovery Center, 2906 William Penn Highway, Suite 101/202, Easton, PA 18045 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Northampton County Drug and Alcohol | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 257 Public |
Donald Altemus don@recoveryeducator.com |
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Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova PA 19085 |
Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
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Recovery Specialist - 243 Private |
Angela Grannas aj8081@yahoo.com |
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Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) -York Campus |
HACC | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 268 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602 |
Hosted by Blair County Drug and Alcohol; Facilitated by PRO-A | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |