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.  

TRAINING STARTS:

Date: July 15th, 2024 -July 30th, 2024

Time: 9:15am-4:30pm

Duration: Week 1 & 2 Monday-Thursday, Week 3 Monday and Tuesday Only!

(YOUR MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES)

COST:

$650 (NON-REFUNDABLE, this fee does not include the cost of the CRS Exam).   The exam fee must be paid by the student to PCB in the amount of $150 per certification.  Students who successfully complete the course and pass the CRS Exam within 90 days of completing training will receive a $150 gift card.

***Eligible candidates may be able to receive financial assist through OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services). For more information regarding financial assist, please visit OVR’s website: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx

FREE PARKING!

CRS REQUIREMENTS:

Ø  Personal, Lived Recovery Experience: More than 18 months in a continuous manner of personal, lived recovery experience.

Ø  Formal Education: Minimum high school diploma/GED.

TO APPLY:

·        Candidates must begin by creating an account at https://www.pacerboard.org

·        Once an account is created candidates must apply for the class at

https://www.pacerboard.org/class/recovery-specialst-273

The class is set to “public” and the password to access the application is COVERY.

·        Candidates are eligible to take the Certified Recovery Specialist Certification exam, after successfully completing 78 hours of training (66 classroom hours and 12 hours of homework online).

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Toccarra Williams, at Toccarra@theworx.us or by phone at 412-219-3097.