What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) position at Rushford?
Location Detail: Rushford Portland Facility (10170)
Shift Detail: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p with one late shift required (11a-7:30p)
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Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.
1. Through collaboration with the client and other service providers, assesses needs and develops an Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP).
2. Utilizing recovery oriented interventions/services ensures effective progress toward the IRP Goals.
3. Provides education and consultation to the Clinical Support Team with respect to client centered approaches.
4. Provides instruction and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
5. Provides engagement in natural support networks and activities relating to community integration.
6. Works with Housing Supports Program to assists clients with finding, obtaining, and retaining safe, affordable and decent housing.
7. Assists clients in arranging transportation (to clinical, medical and any other appointments deemed necessary.
8. Performs all required duties regarding the maintenance of all program-related and administrative data/reports, statistical records and other data collection activities as specified by Rushford
9. Prepares appropriate documentation to meet DMHAS PR program and other funding requirements. Maintains all client records including progress notes, service plans and releases.
10. Works under the general supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.
11. Performs other duties as may be required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent with significant experience in the mental health field
- Certified as a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) required
- Requires current, valid Connecticut driver's license. Must qualify for Public Service License
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Demonstrating peer support or mental health experience
- Having personal experience relevant to services provided (recovery)
- Being able to travel, sometimes daily, among various Rushford sites; be prepared and willing to transport clients as appropriate
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs