Recovery Navigator-Womens REACH- 6290

With a career at CHR you can look forward to a respectful workplace an inclusive culture and most importantly a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what its like to work somewhere your voice is heard your wellness is a priority and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Recovery Navigator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 40hrs/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Womens REACH Willimantic

PC#: 2887

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Womens REACH

The Womens REACH program is designed to provide outreach engagement short term case management recovery coaching connections to community and recovery support resources to pregnant and parenting women with substance use or cooccurring disorders AND parenting/expecting fathers grandparents LGBTQIA individuals partners of WRN clients and other immediate parenting family or natural support who have been impacted by substance use either personally by the use of the childs parent. With the support of a Recovery Support Specialist these individuals will be connected to resources they need to facilitate their recovery including but not limited to MAT/MOUD and behavioral health supports community supports harm reduction Family Care Plan development reproductive health services medical needs basic needs and child needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides nonclinical services to engage educate and support people with substance use disorders for individuals who are court involved.
• Assists with identifying and accessing treatment and recovery resources in the community including but not limited to prescribers for medications for opioid use disorder and psychiatric medications.
• Helps individuals develop and clarify personal goals and objectives around treatment and recovery from substance use disorder.
• Assists with health insurance enrollment and adjustments.
• Serves as a point of contact for care coordination and care transitions in collaboration with the client justice agencies medical and behavioral health providers and other agencies and supports as indicated.
• Provides prevention education and access to naloxone distribution.
• Connects potential eligible individuals to housing and transportation resources as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree preferably in Criminal Justice

Experience: Recovery Navigator 2 years working with identified populations; self identifies as an individual with Mental Health Substance Abuse and Court system.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Training: Basic computer skills 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 minimum and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of 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!