Impactful Peer Support Specialist—Recovery & Care

InterCommunity, Inc.; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide engagement, care coordination, and aftercare planning within the Coventry House Treatment Team.

The role focuses on supporting clients in recovery from mental illness and substance use, connecting them with clinical, medical, social, educational, rehabilitative, and vocational services. Requirements include Recovery Support Specialist training or equivalent experience and CPR certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Recovery Support Specialist training or equivalent experience in a recovery setting.
• Experience serving individuals in recovery from mental illness and substance use is preferred.
• CPR certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and support ongoing attendance by completing tracking documents and reports.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to identify needed services and coordinate care.
• Provide linkage to community resources and support treatment completion with aftercare planning.
• Assist in crisis assessment and facilitate admission to detox when needed.
• Document treatment activities in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Initiative

Team Player

Time Management

Decision Making

Communication Proficiency

Organization Skills

Education

Recovery Support Specialist training

Job description

InterCommunity, Inc. in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide engagement, care coordination, and aftercare planning within the Coventry House Treatment Team.

The role focuses on supporting clients in recovery from mental illness and substance use, connecting them with clinical, medical, social, educational, rehabilitative, and vocational services. Requirements include Recovery Support Specialist training or equivalent experience and CPR certification within 60 days.