Recovery Support Specialist: Heartwood Home- 7181

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Counseling services

EAP program

Job summary

Community Health Resources is hiring a Recovery Support Specialist for Heartwood Home in Willimantic, CT. Full-time role, typically Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm with 1 late night and 1 weekend, supporting residents in a structured recovery environment.

Responsibilities include helping clients set recovery goals, conducting assessments, and coordinating with treatment teams. Requires CPSRP or CCAR certification, valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid or equivalent within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery from mental health or substance use as required.
• Minimum 2+ years work with identified populations; CPSRP preferred.
• CPSRP certification or Recovery Coach CCAR or equivalent; or must obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license; CPR and First Aid certification or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and advocating recovery goals.
• Conduct program assessments and develop person-centered plans.
• Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Maintain documentation per agency standards.
• Transport clients as required.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Client advocacy

Documentation

Education

Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP)

Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR)

Driver's License

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces.

JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, 1 late night week and 1 weekend

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Heartwood Home, Willimantic

PC: 3138

About the Program

Heartwood Home is a 12 bed 3.1 level residential program for men aged 18 and older located in Willimantic CT. Heartwood Home provides a structured recovery residence environment, staffed 24 hours a day, which provides sufficient stability to prevent or minimize relapse or continued use. Individuals have an opportunity to develop and practice their interpersonal and group living skills, strengthen their recovery skills, reintegrate into the community and family, and begin or resume employment or academic pursuits. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted. The length of stay is typically between 30-90 days. The range in duration is individualized and based on medical necessity and clinical progress.

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. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, and families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*

$18.3818/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, 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) 

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