Bilingual Recovery Support Worker: HYPE Recovery- 7191

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

403b Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources in Manchester, CT is hiring a Bilingual Recovery Support Worker for full-time, 40 hours/week. The role provides recovery management checkups, case management, and community-based support to youth and families within the HYPE Recovery program. Requires a Bachelor’s, or HS with extensive experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Bilingual Spanish-speaking abilities are required. Excellent collaboration with therapists and a commitment to trauma-informed care are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS with 4+ years lived or AS/AA with 2+ years lived or professional experience considered.
• At least two years’ experience in a substance use setting preferred; served people with substance use/mental health in community.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery management checkups and case management with clients and families.
• Collaborate with therapists and clinical team; coordinate services and support.
• Document services and contacts per agency standards.
• Maintain collateral supports and involve natural supports in planning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Client-centered care

Education

Bachelor's preferred

HS with 4+ years lived or AS/AA with 2+ years

Job description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Recovery Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, flexible with availability 8am-8pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery; Manchester, CT

PC#: 1261

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Helping Youth and Parents Enter (HYPE) Recovery

We use a family-focused treatment that transforms young lives and sets the course for a better future. HYPE Recovery combines the use of MultiDimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), Medication Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Monitoring and Support to successfully reduce opioid and high risk substance misuse for clients ages 12-21 and their families.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Recovery Support Worker

• Provides recovery management checkups and case management support to clients and their families in person, over the phone, through use of text messaging and in the community.
• Understands treatment models and uses concepts when appropriate to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms and their recovery.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisor and other relevant clinical team members to coordinate and deliver services to clients. Works in close collaboration with assigned therapist or supervisor in the event that clinical or crisis intervention is needed.
• Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
• Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes whenever possible.
• Demonstrates competency in topics of substance use and recovery, mental health, child development, and provides trauma-sensitive and culturally competent care.
• Ensures that urinalyses are completed as required by model.
• Responsible for documenting all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments according to agency and model standards.
• Audio records support sessions as required and upload into online portal.
• Attends all model required meetings and trainings along with Recovery Support Worker coaching calls and agency trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's preferred, will consider HS with 4+ years' or AS/AA with 2+ years lived or professional experience.

Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in a substance use setting preferred. Demonstrated orientation toward serving people with substance use and/or mental health issues in their community required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) required.

Why Join CHR?

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.

COMPENSATION*: $20.96/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of 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.