PAD Lead Certified Recovery Specialist Merakey $24.35 per hour. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- tuition reimbursement, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 265 East Lehigh Avenue (Show on map) Sep 17, 2026 Are you an experienced Certified Recovery Specialist looking to take the next step in your career? Merakey is seeking a Lead Certified Recovery Specialist to support our Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Program in our Philadelphia (Kensington), PA location. In this leadership role, you'll help connect individuals to vital resources, support program operations, and strengthen community partnerships that promote recovery and positive outcomes. Position Details The Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Lead Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) works collaboratively with the Philadelphia Police Department. Also is the main point of contact for various community provider's who will be receiving warm handoffs from us following arrest diversions. The Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Lead Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) is the first point of contact for individuals and should provide information, guidance, and other support as individuals navigate the behavioral health services offered. They will assists the Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Mobile Supervisor by training incoming staff

assisting with setting up the schedule

manage the data regarding any arrest diversions/services provided by the Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program. This position is 2nd

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, with possible on-call responsibilities.

Apply today and be part of a team that's changing lives every day. Earn $24.35 per hour. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.

Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.

DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!

On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.

Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.

Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.

Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications High School Diploma or GED

Current Recovery Specialist Certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)

Must possess a valid and active driver's license.

Must be available to work:2nd

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, with possible on-call responsibilities. Skills Must have knowledge and an understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system.

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team-based approach with flexibility to respond to changing needs and priorities.

Ability to establish professional relationships and maintain professionalism with peers, internal partners, external partners, City of Philadelphia personnel including, but not limited to the Office of Public Safety, Philadelphia Police Department, and Philadelphia Fire Department partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate program activities, resources and services effectively.