- Deliver high-quality recovery support services through both scheduled appointments and on-demand client interactions.
- Provide support for clients requiring higher levels of care, including assistance with reinstatement processes.
- Facilitate Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) groups on a consistent basis as assigned.
- Oversee and maintain the program’s Resource Room, ensuring it remains organized, accessible, and well-stocked.
- Support front desk and upper lobby operations, including coverage for early morning, evening, and weekend shifts as needed.
- Coordinate and maintain resource tables in the lobby, distribute educational materials, conduct surveys, and administer basic assessments.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Supervisors, Counselors, and Case Managers regarding PIR needs, resource updates, and client care coordination.
- Possess the ability to engage, educate, and motivate resistant clients to participate in therapeutic services.
- Exhibit strong multitasking abilities and perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Show adaptability and flexibility in responding to evolving program and client needs.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program operations and organizational objectives.
Earn $20.17 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
Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- A High School Diploma/GED
- Certified as a Recovery Specialist or Peer Specialist
- One (1) year experience working with persons in recovery (PIR) preferred
- In the last three (3) years maintained at least twelve (12) months of successful part-time paid or volunteer work experience or one (1) of post-secondary education experience totaling twenty-four (24) credit hours
- Candidates must be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Candidate must be available to work full-time, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM -3:00 PM at our 4th Street location.
Skills Required
- Active Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 12 months of successful part-time paid or volunteer work experience within the last three years, or one post-secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours
- One year of experience working with persons in recovery
- Availability to work full-time Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Merakey Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Merakey and has not been reviewed or approved by Merakey.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical plan options, telemedicine, care navigation support, and certain specialty medications available at no cost through an affiliated pharmacy.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are structured with separate vacation, sick, and personal time allocations plus paid holidays, and vacation increases with tenure.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and practical supports include an employee assistance program, tuition support, caregiving resources, discounts, and early wage access that can improve day-to-day financial flexibility.
Merakey Insights
What We Do
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
