Weekend Recovery Support Specialist - Part-Time (16 hrs)

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 2,656,000 - 3,505,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement programs

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the REST Center in Willimantic, CT. This part-time role requires weekend evening coverage (Sat/Sun 4pm-12am) and 16 hours weekly, with duties focusing on recovery coaching, crisis support, and care coordination within a community-based crisis stabilization program.

The position supports individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises, emphasizing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and linkage to

Qualifications

• Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use conditions as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their recovery goals.
• Uses program models including motivational interventions to establish recovery strategies.
• Conducts program-specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans.
• Provides crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Transports clients as required by the program.

Skills

Peer support

Motivational interviewing

Education

CPSRP Certification

Recovery Coach Certification (CCAR)

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the REST Center in Willimantic, CT. This part-time role requires weekend evening coverage (Sat/Sun 4pm-12am) and 16 hours weekly, with duties focusing on recovery coaching, crisis support, and care coordination within a community-based crisis stabilization program.

The position supports individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises, emphasizing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and linkage to