Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. Sunday and Monday 2pm - 10pm Compass

2nd Shift: PT 16 hours - Sunday and Monday 2pm - 10pm

Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS/II) 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.

Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS/II) is experienced in the field of health and human services and has served in capacity of a Peer Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist for a minimum of one (1) year. In addition to providing recovery support services and serving as a consumer advocate,

RSS II works in a leadership role mentoring and coaching fellow peers, facilitating groups, and/or develops and implements recovery plans to assist clients in pursuing their recovery goals. As identified, RSS II provides hands-on instruction with activities of daily living, life-skill and wellness coaching, and provides case management activities as required. Reports to the Director of South-Central Peer Services. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participates in dual supervision between site supervisor and Continuum SouthCentral Peer Services Manager.

Job Requirements

Client Care:

• Establishes rapport and working relationship with clients.
• As a mentor, provides an invaluable role in the life of people who are newly

attempting to create a life in the community by teaching, role modeling, and/or prompting to enhance strengths and build upon skill deficits in a significant way.

• Provides facetoface, handson supportive assistance helping clients to maintain community living.
• Promotes clients’ strengths and abilities to improve socialization, recovery, self

advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills.

• Provides supportive companionship and discussions oriented in problemsolving.
• Engages clients in routine medical, social, wellness, and other community appointments as part of their recovery.
• Works with and supports clients to achieve aspirations and goals and participates in recovery planning as indicated in their Care plan.
• Develops individual recovery and/or wellness plans as indicated.
• Assists clients to access community resources, travel planning, and transportation efforts.
• Attends and participates in identified collaborative team and external community meetings as indicated.
• Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
• Maintains client records and reporting documentation as indicated by the agency.
• Attends and participates in monthly staff and supervision meetings.
• Conducts regular apartment/house inspections and supports clients in

maintaining overall cleanliness.

Environmental and Mentoring Responsibilities:

• Coaches and mentors RSS interns during their practicum placements.
• Mentors and serves as a lead RSS in programs where more than one RSS is present.
• In collaboration with Director of SouthCentral Peer Services, cofacilitates RSS selfcare and supervision groups as indicated.
• Provides support and accountability during fidelity, quality, and licensing reviews.
• Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment and reports environmental concerns as identified.
• Participates in upkeep and sanitation of common areas, kitchens, bathrooms and other areas as identified.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned and applicable.
• Participates in property upkeep and general office maintenance that supports workplace safety.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development:

• 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, 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 agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and

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

Qualifications:

• RSS II Associates degree or 60 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree preferred

with a minimum of one (1) year employed as a Recovery Support Specialist I.

High school diploma or equivalent considered if accompanied with a CT

Recovery University Certification and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related behavioral health field.

• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license is required with the willingness to transport

clients in personal vehicles for RSS II positions. Position requires the employee to maintain reliable transportation and the minimum required CT State

automobile liability insurance (Public Act No. 17-114).

• 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&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

Employees

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

About CONTINUUM OF CARE INC

The Mission of Continuum of Care is to enable people who are challenged with mental illnesses, intellectual/developmental disabilities (including Autism), homelessness, and/or struggling with addiction to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community. Since 1966, Continuum of Care, Inc. has been a leading nonprofit organization serving adults diagnosed with mental illness and developmental and intellectual. Continuum is renowned for its leadership, high quality standards, and innovative programs in its field. With more than 60 properties located throughout Connecticut (such as group homes, supported living arrangements, emergency housing, and crisis centers), Continuum is one of the largest community housing providers in the state for people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance disorders. We serve more than 2,500 individuals annually, and employ approximately 900 dedicated staff.