Training Overview
- 78 instructional hours; including 66 in class hours and 12 hours of homework. Introductions, ice-breakers, breaks, etc. do not count towards the 78 hours.
- Learners are provided a Learner Manual prior to the training. Approved trainers will coordinate this process.
- This training is designed to prepare Recovery Specialists for work in the behavioral health field.
Technology Requirements
- Be comfortable with computers, computer application and other technology
- Ability to complete online homework (12 hours)
- Laptop or desktop device. Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones cannot be used.
Class Expectations
- Attend all scheduled training days.
- Learners must coordinate make-up classes and homework with the trainer.
- All requirements must be completed in order to receive a certificate of completion for education hours.
- Be EARLY.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Avoid judgement and respect individual differences.
- Respect all pathways to recovery.
- Understand that this is a learning environment and not a support group or therapy.
- Listen carefully.
- Stay focused.
This training is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) and/or the Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor (CRSS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). While most concepts apply to both certifications, there will be times where it is noted/called out for differences/additions. The main purpose of certification is public protection: to ensure individuals are not harmed in any way while receiving recovery support services. Once certified, Recovery Specialists are held to a Code of Ethics. While the credential is active, the Code must always be adhered to – even if the Recovery Specialist is no longer providing recovery support services.
The Role of the Recovery Specialist
The Recovery Specialist is an individual with personal, lived experience of their own recovery. By offering insight into the recovery process, Recovery Specialists are able to share a unique perspective with those with similar life experiences. Recovery Specialists accept and agree that their experience as a person in recovery from a substance use disorder will be known by their colleagues, individuals served, and others with whom they may share that they have achieved this credential. The Recovery Specialist is a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator. Recovery Specialists advocate for the individual, the recovery system, recovery-oriented services and assist to identify and reduce stigma. Recovery Specialists advocate to eliminate barriers, increase natural supports and build community. Services provided by the Recovery Specialist substantially improve an individual’s and family’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness.
Approved Instructors
Class | Instructor | Date / Location | Organization | Enroll |
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Recovery Specialist - 279 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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CMSU Admin. Bldg., 5 Terrace Lane, Danville, PA |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Columbia, Montour, Snyder, Union Counties of Central Pennsylvania Service System | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 288 Private |
Jonathan Fine jmf113@gmail.com |
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Temple Lutheran Church - 501 Brookline Blvd. Havertown, PA 19083 |
Regional Recovery Hub 4 / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 273 Public Flyer |
Toccarra Williams toccarra@theworx.us |
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300 Catherine Street 1st Floor McKees Rocks, Pa 15136 |
Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
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Recovery Specialist - 287 Private |
Alison Dunn alison.renee.dunn@gmail.com |
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R3 Recovery Services - 620 Columbia Ave Lancaster, PA 17603 |
Regional Recovery Hub 4 / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 240 Public |
Brad Schweitzer bheducationservices@gmail.com |
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The Rise Center - 702 N. 8th St, Reading, PA |
Hosted by the Council on Chemical Abuse/Facilitated by Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 285 Private Flyer |
Frederick Shue fshue@councilsepa.org |
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Philadelphia Recovery Community Center (PRCC) - 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19132 |
Regional Recovery Hub 1 / PRO-ACT | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 280 Public Flyer |
Keith Elders keith@QandAtrainingandconsulting.com |
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PA CareerLink - Pittsburgh - 914 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
Sponsored by Partner4Work via ARC INSPIRE | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 223 Private |
Katrin Fieser katrinschall@rocketmail.com |
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Penn State University Beaver Campus 100 University Drive Monaca, PA 15061 |
Penn State Beaver | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 282 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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IUP Punxsutawney Campus – The Learning Center, 1012 Winslow Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15759 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Workforce Solutions | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 264 Public |
Karen Laboranti laborantitac@gmail.com |
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Scranton, PA |
Laboranti Training & Consulting, LLC | Enroll |
Recovery Specialist - 278 Public Flyer |
Brad Schweitzer bheducationservices@gmail.com |
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West Lawn United Methodist Church - 15 Woodside Ave, West Lawn PA 19609 |
Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 281 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Keystone Recovery Key Recovery Center-Brookhaven, 5000 Hilltop Drive, Brookhaven, PA 19015 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Delaware County Drug and Alcohol | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 270 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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Palmer Recovery Center, 2906 William Penn Highway, Suite 101/202, Easton, PA 18045 |
Facilitated by PRO-A; Hosted by Northampton County Drug and Alcohol | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 257 Public |
Donald Altemus don@recoveryeducator.com |
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Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova PA 19085 |
Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
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Recovery Specialist - 243 Private |
Angela Grannas aj8081@yahoo.com |
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Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) -York Campus |
HACC | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 268 Private |
Patricia Baranowski patti.b@pro-a.org |
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3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602 |
Hosted by Blair County Drug and Alcohol; Facilitated by PRO-A | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 286 Public Flyer |
Martha Thompson drmartha@empowerthemind.org |
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Bucsk Co SCA |
Bucks Co SCA | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 283 Private |
Katrin Fieser katrinschall@rocketmail.com |
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920 Water Street, Downtown Mall; Meadville, PA 16335 |
Crawford County Drug & Alcohol Executive Commission Inc. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 289 Private |
Shasta Wilkinson wilkinsonshasta@yahoo.com |
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Innovault Coworking 201 Liberty St. Warren, PA 16365 |
AICDAC Recovery HUB, Charcoal & Grey, Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |
Recovery Specialist - 277 Public |
Brad Schweitzer bheducationservices@gmail.com |
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The Rise Center - 702 N. 8th St, Reading, PA |
Hosted by the Council on Chemical Abuse/Facilitated by Behavioral Health Education Services, LLC. | Enroll A password is required to enroll in this class. |