Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 hrs. Monday to Friday 4PM -12AM ISLP

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes respectful, trusting relationships with individuals while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Uses lived experience to provide mentorship, encouragement, and role modeling that support individuals in building meaningful lives in the community while strengthening personal skills and resilience.
• Provides face-to-face, hands-on peer support to assist individuals in maintaining successful community living.
• Supports individuals in identifying and building on their strengths to enhance recovery, social connection, self-advocacy, and natural supports.
• Engages individuals in supportive conversations that encourage problemsolving, wellness, and recovery-focused decisionmaking.
• Accompanies and supports individuals in attending medical, social, wellness, and community-based appointments as part of their recovery journey.
• Collaborates with individuals and the care team in recovery planning and supports progress toward identified goals and aspirations.
• Assists individuals in accessing community resources, navigating transportation, and strengthening community connections.
• Facilitates or cofacilitates recovery-oriented or psychoeducational groups as assigned.
• Supports individuals in maintaining safe and healthy living environments, including participating in periodic apartment or house checks as appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and relevant community meetings to support coordinated care.
• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and supervision.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a related human services field.
• RSS positions require certification as a Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP), which may be considered in lieu of prior experience. Candidates who do not already hold the Connecticut Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) credential must obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience providing services and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use needs.
• First Aid/CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire; employees are responsible for maintaining certification.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record. Reliable transportation required in community case management positions.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Knowledge of community support systems and resources preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts, as needed for 24-hour programs.