Certified Recovery Specialist / Certified Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company : MVP Recovery

Location : Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Position Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

In collaboration with local Children & Youth Services (CYS) , MVP Recovery is expanding our efforts to provide targeted support to families involved in the child welfare system due to substance use. This CRS position will focus on engaging parents who are navigating CYS involvement , supporting their recovery goals while helping maintain family stability and improve reunification outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

Act as a peer recovery support for parents with active CYS involvement.

Assist with linkage to treatment, housing, parenting programs, and other recovery resources.

Attend CYS or case management meetings as a recovery advocate when appropriate.

Provide strengths-based support and accountability to help clients meet case goals.

Maintain communication with caseworkers and treatment teams while protecting client confidentiality.

Empower clients through education about recovery, relapse prevention, and reunification pathways.

Required Qualifications :

Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) credential in Pennsylvania

Familiarity with CYS, family systems, or prior lived experience navigating child welfare preferred

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with systems

Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach

Dependable, flexible, and mission-driven

Why Join MVP Recovery :

Work at the intersection of recovery and family healing

Be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team

Training in trauma-informed care and systems navigation provided

Growth opportunities within a progressive, expanding organization