Recovery Support Specialist - Residential Care & Aftercare

Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Connecticut Renaissance, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support individuals in a residential treatment setting.

The role focuses on maintaining caseloads, screening referrals with the Lead Clinician, and delivering program orientation and essential documentation to clients. The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, plus experience in behavioral health fields.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mental health, substance use, human services or criminal justice.
• Experience within the criminal justice and/or behavioral health sectors.
• Experience in Residential Treatment programs a plus.
• Current Connecticut Drug & Alcohol Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload within established program guidelines and tailor plans to individual needs.
• Screen incoming referrals for appropriateness with the Lead Clinician.
• Provide program orientation and handbook to new clients.
• Complete Medicaid and food stamp applications and related documentation.
• Input all required documentation into Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
• Coordinate referrals to recovery resources and community supports.
• Collaborate with clients and clinicians on aftercare planning for community reintegration.
• Maintain on-site presence weekdays during the first shift (80%+).
• Perform daily tasks of the residential facility including medication monitoring, security checks, DSS communications, log book maintenance, and transportation assistance.
• Participate in required meetings and trainings; adhere to regulations and accrediting standards.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in mental health, substance use, human services or criminal justice

Experience in criminal justice/behavioral health

Residential Treatment experience a plus

Connecticut Drug & Alcohol Certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Connecticut Renaissance, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support individuals in a residential treatment setting.

The role focuses on maintaining caseloads, screening referrals with the Lead Clinician, and delivering program orientation and essential documentation to clients. The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, plus experience in behavioral health fields.