Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 Hours Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

1st Shift: 40 hours *weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($21.92)

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Program: Cress (CMHC)

Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist I provides comprehensive community-based residential and support services to persons with mental health, intellectual, and addiction needs. Provides hands-on, intensive skill-building interventions and supports to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well-being with persons served. Collaborates with Community Support Specialists/Case Managers and the program to support individuals in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods. EOE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSClient Care:

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhances a client’s independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and
  
  

providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance).

• Provides handson support and guidance for activities of daily living such as
  
  

personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy

living.

• Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
• Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified.
• Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in
  
  

maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.

• Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individuals and the program.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
• Documents shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Supervises, monitors and documents the selfadministration of client medications.
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, AllTreater
  
  

meetings and supervision.

Environmental Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• In order to maintain the security and safety of the clients and facility, staff is
  
  

required to remain awake during all shifts.

Quality Assurance:

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  
  

regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.

• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in
  
  

accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation
  
  

Facilities (CARF).

• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agencysponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences, and
  
  

meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 6 months of experience in a related human services field.

• Consideration will be given with no experience if candidate possesses a CT Recovery University Certification.
• Knowledge of the community support system and basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.
• Comfortable working on in patient unit.
• A valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic
  
  

record keeping.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• CompanySponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD, and D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO, Sick time for eligible FT 40 and PT (2039 hours)
  
  

Employees

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)