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Recovery Support Specialist - PT 10 hrs. Tuesday and Thursday 10AM -3PM New Haven Halfway House

Continuum of Care · New Haven, CT · 5 days ago
On-siteOTHR$22.76/hrFull-time

Scope of Service

Through lived experience, the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) serves as a valuable member of the team, providing comprehensive, community-based recovery support services to individuals with mental health, intellectual, and substance use needs. The RSS uses person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches to deliver hands-on skill-building and recovery-oriented interventions that promote engagement, wellness, independence, social interaction, and overall well-being. The RSS also fosters hope, supports self-advocacy, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective care.

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 decision-making.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development

  • Consistently adheres to all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.

  • Maintains respectful, cooperative, and professional conduct.

  • Complies with HIPAA and secures proper release forms for external communication.

  • Demonstrates cultural competence with clients, families, providers, and staff.

  • Maintains accurate electronic records in line with all agency and regulatory requirements.

  • Follows Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and other regulatory standards.

  • Participates in agency committees when appropriate.

  • Completes all required trainings per contract and agency policy.

  • Attends inservices, trainings, and conferences to support ongoing professional development.

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.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive Wages

  • 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

  • Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program

  • Company-Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD

  • Colonial Supplemental Insurance

  • Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour) Employees

  • Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year

  • 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

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