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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist I

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 11:00am-7:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Roots to Recovery, Willimantic CT

PC#: 2596

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ROOTS TO RECOVERY

A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills. R2R is located in Willimantic. There are 14 beds and it is a 90 day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program. Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets and assists visitors and clients utilizing a recovery centered approach.
• Maintains office in a neat and organized manner, completes filing, faxing and copying requests as needed.
• Assisting with meeting the client’s needs during admissions and or discharges from the programs
• Must have knowledge of Recovery resources in communities to facilitate resources to individuals upon leaving the program
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff.
• Completes safety related checks including: unit observation, toxicology screens, person and room searches, and perimeter checks as assigned or as needed.
• Facilitate peer groups such as: WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan); DRA (Dual Recovery Anonymous), IMR (Wellness Management and Recovery), integrating wellness and recovery principles.
• Provides individual recovery coaching to all clients in the SUD programs during their treatment episode to promote their engagement and retention.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or GED. Current Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy Unlimited or Hartford Healthcare or Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR. If no current certification -Willingness to obtain certification within 2 months of hire is required.

Experience: Experience in Human Services preferred with responsible work history. Previous experience in an office or customer service setting preferred. Self-identified person in recovery (substance use or co-occurring disorder) who has maintained a minimum of 2 years of sobriety.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required. CPR and First-Aid certification within 6 months of hire.

Training: Basic computer skills required

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly 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*:

$18.38/hour min.-$27.57/hour max., dependent 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 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!


Education

Required
• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred
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