Community Health Resources
Recovery Support Specialist: MH Emergency Department
Community Health Resources, Windsor, Connecticut, us, 06006
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JOB TITLE:
Recovery Support Specialist II
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS:
Sunday-Thursday 4PM-12AM
PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Emergency Department RSS, Windsor
PC#:
2873
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) uses their lived recovery experience to help others with behavioral health needs identify their own recovery goals, develop individualized recovery strategies, and promote self-advocacy. The RSS is knowledgeable regarding 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.
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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
:Using lived recovery experience and best practices, assist clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals through motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.Conduct program specific assessments and screens as indicated.Collaborate with those served to create individualized and person-centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements. Conduct skills teaching to assist clients as needed.May provide independent and/or co-response with mobile clinical staff on crisis outreaches and or follow up visits to promote client centered, recovery-based approaches.Ability to work with hospital-based staff, EMS, law enforcement, community providers/referral sources and client's natural supports. May be required to provide peer support, consultation and participate in discharge planning with clients at risk of or presenting to an Emergency Department after suicidal episode or other behavioral health crisis.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.Meets requirements of any program contracts, including productivity, caseloads &/or timeliness of client contact.May work in a program where client transport may be required.Additional duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from behavioral health &/or substance use condition(s). Recovery Support or Recovery Coach Certification preferred. High School Diploma required.
Experience:
Preferred, 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an RSS; self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.
REACH WRN: Must identify as a woman in recovery.
REACH WFRN: may be a woman or any individual who identifies as a woman who has the lived experience of being a person in recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder OR has the lived experience of supporting immediate family/partner in their recovery from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder.
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 obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver's License required; Use of personal vehicle may be required for position.
WHY CHR:
Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!Generous paid time off , including your birthday!403b Retirement Plan contributionsCompetitive insurance premiumsDiscounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!Education and licensure reimbursementPublic Service Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development programCareer development
Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goalsPlenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
Robust wellness programAnnual wellness stipend3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance programFREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family membersVirtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heardThought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agencyEmployee-lead resource groupsLeadership luncheons with our CEOJoin any one of our agency committees!Stay informed with frequent updates
Weekly video messages directly from our CEOMonthly newsletters
And much, much more...!
*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION*
:
$18.8631/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, 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 committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
JOB TITLE:
Recovery Support Specialist II
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS:
Sunday-Thursday 4PM-12AM
PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Emergency Department RSS, Windsor
PC#:
2873
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) uses their lived recovery experience to help others with behavioral health needs identify their own recovery goals, develop individualized recovery strategies, and promote self-advocacy. The RSS is knowledgeable regarding 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.
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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
:Using lived recovery experience and best practices, assist clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals through motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.Conduct program specific assessments and screens as indicated.Collaborate with those served to create individualized and person-centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements. Conduct skills teaching to assist clients as needed.May provide independent and/or co-response with mobile clinical staff on crisis outreaches and or follow up visits to promote client centered, recovery-based approaches.Ability to work with hospital-based staff, EMS, law enforcement, community providers/referral sources and client's natural supports. May be required to provide peer support, consultation and participate in discharge planning with clients at risk of or presenting to an Emergency Department after suicidal episode or other behavioral health crisis.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.Meets requirements of any program contracts, including productivity, caseloads &/or timeliness of client contact.May work in a program where client transport may be required.Additional duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from behavioral health &/or substance use condition(s). Recovery Support or Recovery Coach Certification preferred. High School Diploma required.
Experience:
Preferred, 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an RSS; self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.
REACH WRN: Must identify as a woman in recovery.
REACH WFRN: may be a woman or any individual who identifies as a woman who has the lived experience of being a person in recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder OR has the lived experience of supporting immediate family/partner in their recovery from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder.
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 obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver's License required; Use of personal vehicle may be required for position.
WHY CHR:
Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!Generous paid time off , including your birthday!403b Retirement Plan contributionsCompetitive insurance premiumsDiscounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!Education and licensure reimbursementPublic Service Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development programCareer development
Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goalsPlenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
Robust wellness programAnnual wellness stipend3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance programFREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family membersVirtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heardThought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agencyEmployee-lead resource groupsLeadership luncheons with our CEOJoin any one of our agency committees!Stay informed with frequent updates
Weekly video messages directly from our CEOMonthly newsletters
And much, much more...!
*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION*
:
$18.8631/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, 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 committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!