Evening Recovery Support Specialist

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Counseling services (EAP)

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for the REST Center in Willimantic. The role supports clients through recovery-oriented goals, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning.

The position requires lived recovery experience and CPSRP-related certification or eligibility, plus a valid driver's license. This full-time shift runs Monday–Friday, 4pm–12am, with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Lived experience establishing recovery from mental health or substance use conditions is required.
• 2+ years working with identified populations; CPSRP preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required (or must be obtained within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes program models including motivational interventions to strengthen recovery strategies.
• Conducts program-specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with clients to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Conducts skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.

Education

Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s)

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for the REST Center in Willimantic. The role supports clients through recovery-oriented goals, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning.

The position requires lived recovery experience and CPSRP-related certification or eligibility, plus a valid driver's license. This full-time shift runs Monday–Friday, 4pm–12am, with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.