Crisis Response & Recovery Peer Specialist

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Renewal Team Inc in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Community Response Specialist to respond to crisis calls as an integrated peer specialist and case manager. The role focuses on engaging high-risk individuals, promoting recovery, and facilitating service access in a culturally competent manner.

The position requires outreach, psychosocial support, and referrals to medical, substance use, and mental health services, while maintaining accurate program records and reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates with an approved combination of experience, certification, and/ or education.
• Demonstrate ability to manage diverse operations and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to compile written reports and maintain case notes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls and referrals.
• Engage in outreach and prevention education in Hartford neighborhoods.
• Provide psychosocial support and harm reduction guidance.
• Manage caseloads and connect participants with medical and behavioral health services.
• Keep records and provide timely program reports to the director.
• Prepare, set up and dismantle program sites and materials.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report incidents within 24 hours.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and varied hours.
• Provide guidance and mentorship as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team player

Organized

MS Office Suite

Education

Associates degree / equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Community Renewal Team Inc in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Community Response Specialist to respond to crisis calls as an integrated peer specialist and case manager. The role focuses on engaging high-risk individuals, promoting recovery, and facilitating service access in a culturally competent manner.

The position requires outreach, psychosocial support, and referrals to medical, substance use, and mental health services, while maintaining accurate program records and reports for leadership.