Recovery Support Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery- 6081

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in recovery support is seeking a dedicated Recovery Support Specialist to assist clients on their recovery journeys. This full-time position involves creating personalized treatment plans, crisis intervention, and case management. Employees will benefit from a supportive work environment focused on wellness and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Paid time off including a special day off for your birthday

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Student loan repayment assistance

Free training curriculum for professional growth

Confidential counseling sessions for employees and their families

Annual wellness stipend

Qualifications

• Lived experience maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use is required.
• 2+ years experience with identified populations is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in establishing and advocating for their recovery goals.
• Conduct assessments and collaborate on personalized treatment plans.
• Provide case management and link clients to community resources.

Skills

Advocacy

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Case management

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery- 6081

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV006081

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Middletown, CT 06457, USA

Description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; some flexibility required per caseload needs

PROGRAM/LOCATION:SAFE Family Recovery; Middletown, CT

PC#: 2201

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: SAFE Family Recovery

The Safe Family Recovery program encompasses 3 separate programs: SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment), RMCS (Recovery Management Checkup and Support) and MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery).
SBIRT is a screening that includes a breathalyzer, urine drug screen, the administration of the GAIN-SS and a discussion with client to identify areas of need related to substance use and mental health and to connection to appropriate treatment as indicated.

RMCS is designed to provide ongoing recovery support and checkups after an episode of treatment. RMCS works to facilitate involvement with pro-social activities, linkage to services as indicated and positive family relationships.
MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex, multi-generational challenges facing families affected by parental substance use and involvement in the child welfare system. MDFR works to address change in the following six domains.

1. Child Functioning & Safety
2. Parent/Individual functioning
3. Family relationships
4. Intimate Partner relationships
5. Parenting/Co-parenting
6. Basic needs/ community resources

ABOUT THE POSITION: Recovery Support Specialist II

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 RSS preferred. Self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: 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 be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required.

Why Join CHR?

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• 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.
• 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.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• 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*:

$18.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, 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.

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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