Community Recovery Specialist - Behavioral Health and Addiction
Company: The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Community Recovery Specialist –
Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery (Per Diem) Location:
Philadelphia, PA Department: Behavioral Health – Residential
Recovery Program Job Type: Per Diem Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem | Shifts available 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM –
11:30 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM Schedule Note This is a per diem
position. While hours are not guaranteed, staff in this role are
typically scheduled on a consistent weekly basis depending on
program census and coverage needs. About Us The Behavioral Wellness
Center at Girard, through our Miracles in Progress Residential
Program, provides structured behavioral health and addiction
recovery services for chronically homeless men in Philadelphia. Our
mission is to deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive care
that supports long-term recovery and wellness. Guided by our values
of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism, we help
individuals rebuild their lives and communities. Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery
Specialists to join our residential recovery team on a per diem
basis. This hands-on role provides supervision, peer support, and
recovery-focused services to residents in treatment. Community
Recovery Specialists play a vital role in supporting clients
through relapse prevention, structured programming, and
reintegration into the community. Key Responsibilities • Provide
one-on-one peer support and engagement to residents in recovery •
Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions
• Conduct room checks, safety rounds, and behavior monitoring •
Support vital signs monitoring, urine collection, and package
inspection as needed • Assist nursing and counseling staff with
daily programming and client needs • Transport clients to medical,
legal, and community appointments • Document observations and
maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record • Provide
follow-up recovery support after treatment completion • Maintain a
safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environment
Qualifications • Minimum of 12 college credits in Behavioral
Health, Human Services, or related field required • At least one
year of experience working with individuals in recovery required •
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required • Strong
de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills • Computer
literacy and comfort with documentation systems • Knowledge of 12
Step Recovery Models, AA, NA, motivational interviewing, and
recovery management • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified
Recovery Specialist training preferred • Bilingual English and
Spanish strongly preferred Why Join Us • Opportunity for consistent
weekly scheduling based on program needs • Flexible per diem
classification • Mission-driven behavioral health organization •
Supportive team environment • Opportunity for professional growth
within the behavioral health field Pre Employment and Workplace
Policy Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of
all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination,
background check, verification of employment, and drug screening.
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace,
and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies
and standards of conduct. Equal Opportunity Employer The Behavioral
Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F
D V. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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