Recovery Support Specialist SAFE Family Recovery- 6081

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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday 9am5pm; 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 GAINSS 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 prosocial activities linkage to services as indicated and positive family relationships.
MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex multigenerational 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/Coparenting
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 personcentered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements.
• Conducts skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention or deescalation as needed.
• Provides case management. Works in close collaboration with the clients natural supports and treatment teams. Connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and deescalation 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 Veterans and/or other support groups in a culturally informed strengthbased manner.
• Provide followup 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 Drivers License required.

Why Join CHR

AwardWinning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• 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.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew 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.

Wellness Program:

• 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 bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• 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 wellbeing 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 signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated 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!

Required Experience:

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