Top Community Non-Profit is Looking for a Peer Recovery Specilist in the Hartford County!

Title: Peer Recovery Specialist

Location: Hartford, CT

Schedule:

• First Shift Tuesday through Saturday-8-5pm
• Peak shift Tues through Saturday 1-10 pm

Job Description:

The Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder and or Mental Health disorders. The Peer Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent and promote long-term recovery. The specialist in this role will respond to calls of distress in the community. The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Specialist must have knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and Mental Health a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community

Day to Day Duties:

• Respond to community response calls as directed by dispatcher and or director/supervisor.

• Maintain project logs, reports and records in appropriate files and database(s).

• Assist in problem solving and de-escalation of distress at any given time.

• Provide and assist with immediate interventions.

• Provide education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance for SUD and/or Mental Health individuals.

• Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible for people with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health.

• Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Positive perspective about law enforcement and working with law enforcement
• Expected to work in inclement weather
• Expected to work holidays if it falls on their scheduled (Will be able to receive a day off if holiday is worked)
• Peer would need to hold a RSS / RC/ CPRS certification and/or be able to obtain within 90 days

About Actalent

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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