Certified Recovery Specialist (CT-R)
Job Description
Definition
The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) will work within Renewal, Inc.’s Lydia’s Place program and is responsible for providing Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) to current and recently released male and female individuals of the Allegheny County Jail. Services will be provided both inside the Allegheny County Jail and in various community-based settings. Utilizing the Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) model, the CRS will be trained in, and facilitate CT-R Curriculum to formerly incarcerated individuals in an open group counseling format on a daily basis during traditional and non-traditional hours. The CRS will assist the re-entry case management staff providing group facilitation and resources in a closed group format inside the Allegheny County Jail.
Eligibility Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and Recovery Specialist or Peer Specialist Certification as well as two (2) years’ related experience required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Protected Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities
