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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist I

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: 8:00AM-4:30PM, no weekends or holidays!

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Medicated Assisted Treatment, Willimantic, CT

PC#: 1905

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT

Buprenorphine, commonly referred to as “Bup” or Suboxone (brand name), is a medication utilized in CHR’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to help people manage their cravings for opiates (i.e. heroin, fentanyl, etc.). This medication is used in conjunction with other Adult Outpatient services, including individual, group, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) therapy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Psychosocial Screens, LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and
  documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their
  paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services group and individual for recovery from
  psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports
• Develop crisis plans(WRAP) for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as
  needed
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities;
  learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and
  communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family
  members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
• Provide skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and
  well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities
• Assist clients to identify and combat negative self-talk. Utilize personal lived experience in
  Recovery to model hope for clients
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Valid Recovery Support Certification: High School Diploma required. Life experience.

Experience: RSS 2 years working with identified populations; self identifies as an individual with
Mental Health and or Substance Use Disorder in long term Recovery.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy
Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR or an equivalent certification related to the field of
Recovery Support required or must obtain within one year of hire. Valid Driver’s License required, Use of
personal vehicle may be required for position.

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*:

$16.7107/hr min to $25.0661/hr max

• 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

Required
• Driver License
Preferred
• CCAR
• RSS