Recovery Support Specialist: Rural Pathways - 7287

CHR; Connecticut; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness program

Employee events

Job summary

CHR's Rural Pathways program in Danielson, CT seeks a Recovery Support Specialist. This full-time role supports individuals in recovery through assessments, treatment planning, and linking to community resources.

The position requires a Recovery Support Certification (or willingness to obtain within a year), a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. CPM training and computer skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Valid Recovery Support Certification required; High School Diploma or equivalent.
• RSS 2+ years experience with identified populations and recovery.
• Driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions.
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services group and individual for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
• Develop crisis plans (WRAP) for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources.
• Participate in family education and support activities.
• Assist clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk. Utilize personal lived experience in Recovery to model hope for clients.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma

Life Experience

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist: Rural Pathways - 7287

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV007287

Locations

Danielson, CT, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Rural Pathways, Danielson, CT

PC#: 3211

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Rural Pathways

Rural Pathways is a new SAMHSA-funded initiative designed to expand access to evidence-based treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), recovery support services, and behavioral healthcare across northeastern Connecticut. The program utilizes innovative service delivery models, including CHR's Mobile Pathways Unit, outpatient clinics, and community partnerships, to reduce barriers related to transportation, geography, and provider shortages. Rural Pathways focuses on rapid access to care, overdose prevention, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and long-term recovery support for individuals living in rural communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services group and individual for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports
• Develop crisis plans (WRAP) for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities
• Assist clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk. Utilize personal lived experience in Recovery to model hope for clients
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Valid Recovery Support Certification: High School Diploma required, Life experience.

Experience: RSS 2+ years working with identified populations; self identifies as an individual with Mental Health and or Substance use disorder in long term Recovery. Individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Advocacy Unlimited: Recovery Support Specialist Certification required or must obtain within one year of hired. Valid Driver’s License required, Use of personal vehicle required for position

Training: Basic computer skills required.

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*:

$19.00/hour min-$24.89/hr 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)

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must obtain within one year of hired.

Experience working with identified populations; self identifies as an individual with Mental Health and or Substance use disorder in long term Recovery.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CCAR

RSS

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