Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist-SAFE Family Recovery

Position Summary

The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) is an individual who either is in direct sustained recovery, or who has been directly impacted by addiction. Using a motivational approach, the RSS will assist clients with linking to the appropriate recovery service based on identified need. In addition, the RSS will use an evidenced-based model to provide ongoing support to clients who've received recovery services.

Bilingual in Spanish and English Required!

• Bilingual stipend $2,288 yearly
• Rates $22
• Cost of living stipend $4,160

Education And Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field preferred
• Experience working in the substance use recovery field and/or lived recovery experience required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate individual parent/caregivers needs and to respond to a crisis situation, as is required by the model
• Valid Drivers License required

Location

Norwalk, CT

Schedule

Full time

Employee Benefits

• Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
• Secure Your Future: Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan with contributions from the company
• Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure, qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs, receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication, get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses
• Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off, including 15 vacation days per year, 8 sick days per year for your well-being, 2 personal days per year for your personal needs, 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you, 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones, access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide education on addiction recovery and facilitate linkages to these services
• Provide toxicology screens and SBIRT immediately upon referral during the agreed upon hours they are at each DCF Area Office
• Utilize the GAIN Short Screener (GAIN-SS) to screen for mental health, substance use disorder, and crime/violence
• Provide RMC for clients for up to six months following discharge from substance use treatment
• Initially the recovery support specialists will contact clients on a weekly basis to check-in. The frequency of contact will decrease as clients strengthen their recovery capital
• Proactively connect clients to local recovery resources and supports and will seek to identify concerns or relapse early and re-engage clients in treatment services, as needed
• Aid clients with ensuring they are following their child safety plans
• Provide recovery education to service recipients for every phase of recovery
• Aids in professional training, outreach, and public education services as assigned
• This may include professional conferences, workshops and training for behavioral health agencies
• May represent the agency at community forums or serve on inter-organizational committees as directed
• Documentation of clinical activities in client record as required by Wheeler Clinic
• Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery
• RSS will assume responsibility for coordinating the provision of services by other community professionals
• Refer to licensed substance use provider pursuant to the screen results and parent/caregiver agreement
• Provide reports on SBIRT findings to the parent/caregiver and DCF
• Parents/caregivers who test positive in a drug test and contest the results will be referred to a licensed substance use provider for a full evaluation
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture

Company Information

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.