Recovery Support Specialist (35 Hour) Office/On-site #260701-5729HN-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a committed Recovery Support Specialist. In this role, you will use your unique perspective to engage, motivate, and mentor adults as they work toward their personal recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Engages clients in defining personal goals for their recovery plan using existing evidence-based workbooks or person-centered planning tools.
• Supports and guides clients in following tasks outlined in their recovery plan (e.g., pursuing goals related to employment, education, community involvement, and the use of natural supports).
• Guides clients in identifying and exercising their rights.
• Participates in rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions to meet client needs and goals.
• Provides information and support to clients and encourages their development of community networks and activities relating to community integration.
• Provides instruction and skill training in recovery management to clients and families.
• Acts as a peer health navigator to engage clients who have, or are at risk for, co-morbid medical conditions in wellness activities.
• Supports clients to secure information about resources relevant to their wellness.
• Supports clients in obtaining services that meet their recovery needs.
• Supports clients in dealing with internal and external stress.
• Attends medical/clinical appointments with clients in a peer capacity.
• Accompanies clients as peers on volunteer opportunities and activities.
• Organizes and conducts workshops on topics related to recovery and wellness including New Employee Orientation at the local level.
• Observes and reports clients' behavior.
• Prepares and submits incident or other related forms.
• Updates clients' notes in the medical record as required.
• Enters computerized data as required.
• Makes verbal communication to coach adaptive client behaviors.
• May provide outreach and transportation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of community support systems and resources.
• Person-centered planning, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, and other recovery management techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.
• Lived experience in recovery.
• Passion for supporting others on their path to wellness.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide peer support and guidance.
• Knowledge of recovery management techniques.
• Understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.

Pay

• $48,193* - $65,337/year *New State employees start at the minimum salary range.

Schedule

• 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 1st shift from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.

PLEASE NOTE:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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