Recovery Support Specialist: Assertive Community Treatment (ACTT)- 7034

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including a special day off for birthday.

403b retirement plan with employer contributions.

Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Annual wellness stipend.

Job summary

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for Assertive Community Treatment in Manchester, CT. This full-time role involves assisting clients with recovery goals, conducting assessments, and collaborating on treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use conditions, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Candidates should hold a Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist certification or similar.

Qualifications

• Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s).
• 2+ years working with identified populations, preferably as a Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist.
• Certification from Advocacy Unlimited or equivalent required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Conduct program-specific assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect clients to health resources.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Lived experience of recovery

Tools

Computer software for documentation

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist: Assertive Community Treatment (ACTT) – 7034

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV007034

• Full-Time

Locations

Manchester, CT

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑5pm; one weeknight 12pm‑8:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays 10:30am‑7pm

Program/Location: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT); Manchester, CT

Community‑based travel: Predominantly within a 15‑mile radius. Company vehicles readily accessible for use!

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community‑based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and are determined as requiring a high level of service needs.

Position Highlights

• Perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day‑to‑day work.
• Daily team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Flexibility to create your day‑to‑day appointment schedule.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home or community settings—Every day is a new experience.
• Build long‑term relationships with clients that have a lasting impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilize appropriate program models, including motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.
• Conduct program‑specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborate with those served to create individualized and person‑centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements.
• Conduct skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention or de‑escalation as needed.
• Provide case management, working in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams; connect to prosocial activities; provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation as needed.
• Participate 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.
• Comply with and share knowledge of appropriate community resources and assist 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 brief recovery coaching, relapse prevention, safety planning support, and inclusion of family involvement where appropriate.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Transport 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.

Compensation

$18.00/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked)

Benefits

• Paid time off, including a special day off for birthday.
• 403b retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Annual wellness stipend and employee assistance program counseling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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