Community Health Resources
Location
Manchester, Connecticut
Salary
$18 / HOUR
This role involves assisting clients in identifying and advocating for their recovery goals using appropriate program models and conducting necessary assessments and skills teaching. Staff will provide intensive case management, including connecting clients to prosocial activities and necessary healthcare resources while maintaining compliance with documentation standards.
Candidates must possess lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from a mental health or substance use condition, along with at least two years of relevant experience, preferably as a CPSRP. A Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist certification or equivalent is required or must be obtained within six months of hire, alongside a valid Driver's License.
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Job title: Recovery Support Specialist
Employment type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM, Flexible
HERO (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids)- Region 3; Manchester, CT *Service area covers DMHAS Region 3 (Windham & New London Counties)
PC#: 3013
About the program: HERO (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids)
The HERO Program (Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids) is a DMHAS-led initiative funded by the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC), aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). The program provides housing subsidies and intensive case management to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are at risk of opioid overdose or transitioning out of recovery or treatment programs. HERO staff offer flexible, community-based support, including pre-tenancy services such as housing searches and application assistance, followed by weekly case management—minimum monthly in-home visits—to help participants stabilize in housing and build strong recovery support networks.
About the Position: Recovery Support Specialist
Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s) as required by position.
2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an CPSRP (formerly RSS) preferred. Self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.
Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) n from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
$18.00/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
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