Recovery Support Specialist: Oak Street- 7299

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Recovery Support Specialist for the Oak Street program in Willimantic, CT. This full-time, on-site position supports adults with substance use disorders in a transitional living setting and provides recovery coaching, planning, and linkage to services.

You will work Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, participate in assessments, and collaborate with treatment teams to enable client progress and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Lived experience recovering from mental health or substance use condition as required by position.
• 2+ years working with identified populations; CPSRP preferred.
• Certification: CPSRP from Advocacy Unlimited or Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or equivalent; must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and advocating recovery goals.
• Use motivational interventions to support recovery strategies.
• Conduct program assessments and create person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Deliver case management and coordinate with treatment teams and supports.
• Screen for Social Determinants of Health to identify barriers to healthcare.
• Link clients to behavioral health and addiction follow-up care and community resources.
• Maintain documentation per agency standards and participate in meetings.

Skills

Lived experience recovery

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPSRP certification or Recovery Coach Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist: Oak Street- 7299

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV007299

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Oak Street, Willimantic, CT

PC: 1356

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Oak Street

10 Bed Co-Ed Transitional Living Program for adults with Substance Use Disorders in Willimantic. Clients must attend outpatient treatment while in the program. Clients must have a discharge plan as it is a transitional living. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on MAT are accepted.

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?

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-$27.9863/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, 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.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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