Recovery Support Specialist — Peer Advocate

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / 403(b) plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Counseling services

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to assist clients in identifying recovery goals and connect them with supportive services. The REST Center-based role emphasizes crisis stabilization, case management, and coordinated care within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.

Qualified candidates bring lived recovery experience, CPSRP or CCAR credentials, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Lived experience recovering from mental health or substance use.
• 2+ years working with identified populations; CPSRP preferred.
• Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) or Recovery Coach Certification, or equivalent; must be obtained within 6 months; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes motivational interventions to inform and educate on recovery strategies.
• Conducts program-specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with clients to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Provides skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Provides case management and connects to supports and treatment teams.
• Participates in reducing health care disparities through SDOH screening and linkage to resources.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Transports clients as required by program.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Peer support

Driver's license

Recovery program knowledge

Education

CPSRP certification

Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR)

Equivalent related certification

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Recovery Support Specialist to assist clients in identifying recovery goals and connect them with supportive services. The REST Center-based role emphasizes crisis stabilization, case management, and coordinated care within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.

Qualified candidates bring lived recovery experience, CPSRP or CCAR credentials, and a valid driver’s license.