Peer Recovery Specialist: REST Center-Part time- 7247

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 2,656,000 - 3,505,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement programs

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the REST Center in Willimantic, CT. This part-time role requires weekend evening coverage (Sat/Sun 4pm-12am) and 16 hours weekly, with duties focusing on recovery coaching, crisis support, and care coordination within a community-based crisis stabilization program.

The position supports individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises, emphasizing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and linkage to

Qualifications

• Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use conditions as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their recovery goals.
• Uses program models including motivational interventions to establish 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.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Transports clients as required by the program.

Skills

Peer support

Motivational interviewing

Education

CPSRP Certification

Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR)

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Peer Recovery Specialist: REST Center-Part time- 7247

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: PEERR007247

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 16 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Saturday/Sunday 4pm-12am

PROGRAM/LOCATION: REST Center, Willimantic

PC#: 3197

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS: REST Center

The REST Center is a 24/7 community-based crisis stabilization program that provides a safe and supportive alternative to hospitalization for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crises. The center offers short-term assessment, stabilization, nursing support, brief therapeutic interventions, peer support, medication evaluation, and connection to ongoing community services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care. The goal is to help individuals stabilize, avoid unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations, and successfully transition to the most appropriate level of care.

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*:

$19.2850/hour min- $25.4421/hour max

*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.

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