The Recovery Support Specialist provides community-based rehabilitation services to assist individuals with serious mental illness in living independently. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing person-centered treatment plans, and providing intensive skill-building interventions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Recovery Support Specialist certification or the ability to obtain one within a year. At least two years of experience working with identified populations and personal lived experience in recovery are required.
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Job description
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Job title: Recovery Support Specialist
Employment type: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM
Program/Location: CSP, Enfield, CT
PC#: 2350
About the program: Community Support Program
The Community Support Program is a community based rehab model designed to assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently.
Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live independently, accessing community resources, finding appropriate and affordable housing, receipt of entitlements, linking with appropriate treatment sources, coordination of care with collateral providers, assistance with money management (including representative payee or conservatorship, if necessary) and any other goals they have for their recovery.
Community Support Specialists can function as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general hospitals as necessary.
Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs.
Community Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive appropriate clinical services, housing benefits and human rights.
The Community Support Program can be time limited or long-term, based on the needs/LOCUS score of the client.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services group and individual for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Professional development
Student loan repayment assistance
Pet insurance
Auto insurance
Home insurance
Calm app subscription
Employee appreciation events
Wellness stipend
Birthday time off
Clinical supervision
403b retirement plan
Clinical training series
Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports
Develop crisis plans(WRAP) for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed
Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
Participate in family education and support activities
Assist clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk. Utilize personal lived experience in Recovery to model hope for clients
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
Valid
Recovery
Support
Certification: High School Diploma required, Life experience.
Experience
RSS 2+ years working with identified populations; self identifies as an individual with Mental Health and or Substance use disorder in long term Recovery. Individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Advocacy
Unlimited: Recovery Support Specialist Certification required or must obtain within one year of hired. Valid Driver’s License required, Use of personal vehicle required for position
Training
Basic computer skills required.
Why Join CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More
• 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!
Compensation*
$19.00/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, 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!
