Recovery Support Specialist Mobile OTP- Part-time- 7270
Putnam, CT - USA
Job Summary
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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time 20 hours/wk
SCHEDULED HOURS: Between the hours of Monday-Saturday 6AM-2:30PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Pathways OTP Putnam
PC#: 2933
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Pathways OTP
Pathways is an accredited Opiate Treatment Program that provides MAT (primarily methadone) individual therapy group counseling psycho-educational groups individualized treatment planning recovery coaching and ongoing assessment and referrals.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Recovery Support Specialist
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 clients 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 Veterans 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.
- May include driving personal vehicle agency vehicle and/or agency Mobile RV unit depending on program and vehicle availability.
- 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. REACH WRN: Must identify as a woman in 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
Be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance ample paid time off (including your birthday!) employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend FREE premium subscription to the Calm app 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement including contests lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!) employee appreciation events employee-led resource groups open to all and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility)
COMPENSATION*:
$19.2850/hour min-$25.4421/hour max
*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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!
Required Experience:
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About Company
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