Flexible Part-Time Recovery Support Specialist

CHR Career Opportunities; Windsor (CT); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

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Birthday day off

403b Retirement Plan

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Wellness stipend

EAP counseling

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Resources, Inc. is hiring a Recovery Support Specialist for the MCRT Windsor, CT site.

This part-time, 28 hours per week position involves flexible Monday-Thursday scheduling and direct client engagement in crisis triage and mobile interventions. The role requires CPSRP or Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR) or equivalent within 6 months, plus relevant lived recovery experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s).
• 2+ years working with identified populations; CPSRP preferred; must be in long-term recovery.
• Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) or Recovery Coach Certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required.

Aufgaben

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their recovery goals.
• Uses program models including motivational interventions to support recovery strategies.
• Conducts program-specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans.
• Provides crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Provides case management and links to community resources.

Ausbildung

CPSRP Certification

Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR)

Driver's License

Jobbeschreibung

Recovery Support Specialist: MCRT - 7167

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV007167

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• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Part-Time

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Windsor, CT 06095, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time, 28 hrs/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Thursday, Flexible hours

PROGRAM/LOCATION: MCRT Windsor, CT

PC#: 3157

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MCRT

24/7 crisis triage and mobile crisis assessment. Telephone triage and mobile crisis interventions at home, court and other community settings are available. Assessments are provided to determine level of risk, linkage to appropriate community services, or to evaluate whether there is a need for hospitalization. Interventions are provided to assist individuals to remain safely in the community and to engage in treatment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes appropriate program models, including motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.
• Conducts program specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with those served to create individualized and person-centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements.
• Conducts skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Provides case management. Works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams. Connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, medical insurance, food security and transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare.
• Complies and shares knowledge of appropriate community resources and assists in linking clients to behavioral health and addiction follow up care, natural (family, friends) supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veteran’s and/or other support groups in a culturally informed, strength-based manner.
• Provide follow-up engagement support including but not limited to brief recovery coaching, relapse prevention and safety planning support and inclusion of family involvement where appropriate.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Transports clients as required by program.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s) as required by position.

Experience: 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) 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.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.28/hr minimum-$25.44/hour maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, positions less than 40 hours 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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