Peer Recovery Coach & Community Support Specialist

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off with holidays

Additional voluntary benefits and all-

Job summary

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity in Meriden, CT, seeks Recovery Support Specialists to build a trusting recovery community and mentor patients using personal recovery experience. You will help create engaging activities and leverage recovery apps to support growth in clinical and community settings.

You will link clients with community resources, coordinate with housing and transportation services, and support transitions back into the broader community while documenting progress

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with significant experience that relates to the population served.
• Requires current, valid Connecticut driver's license. Must qualify for Public Service License.
• Demonstrating peer support or mental health experience
• Having personal experience relevant to services provided (recovery)
• Being able to obtain Peer Support Specialist certification (preferably already certified as recovery coach or recovery support specialist)
• Being able to travel, sometimes daily, among various Rushford sites; be prepared and willing to transport clients as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Through collaboration with the client and other service providers, assesses needs and develops an Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Utilizing recovery oriented interventions/services ensures effective progress toward the IRP Goals.
• Provides education and consultation to the Clinical Support Team with respect to client centered approaches.
• Provides instruction and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
• Provides engagement in natural support networks and activities relating to community integration.
• Works with Housing Supports Program to assists clients with finding, obtaining, and retaining safe, affordable and decent housing.
• Assists clients in arranging transportation (to clinical, medical and any other appointments deemed necessary.
• Performs all required duties regarding the maintenance of all program-related and administrative data/reports, statistical records and other data collection activities as specified by Rushford
• Prepares appropriate documentation to meet DMHAS PR program and other funding requirements. Maintains all client records including progress notes, service plans and releases.
• Works under the general supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.
• Performs other duties as may be required.
• RSS split their time between on-site treatment location(s) and within the community, assisting clients in developing their sober network and resources within the community.

Skills

Peer support experience

Mental health experience

Recovery experience

Valid CT driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity in Meriden, CT, seeks Recovery Support Specialists to build a trusting recovery community and mentor patients using personal recovery experience. You will help create engaging activities and leverage recovery apps to support growth in clinical and community settings.

You will link clients with community resources, coordinate with housing and transportation services, and support transitions back into the broader community while documenting progress