Recovery Support Specialist -PT 16 hrs. Sunday - Monday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM - REST

Scope of Service

The Recovery Support Specialist Provides comprehensive community-based residential and support services to persons with mental health, intellectual, and addiction needs. Provides hands-on, intensive skill-building interventions and supports to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well-being with persons served. Collaborates with Community Support Specialists/Case Managers and the program to support individuals in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods.

Job Requirements

• Client Care: Establishes rapport and working relationship with clients. As a mentor, provides an invaluable role in the life of people who are newly attempting to create a life in the community by teaching, role modeling, and/or prompting to enhance strengths and build upon skill deficits in a significant way. Provides facetoface, handson supportive assistance helping clients to maintain community living. Promotes clients’ strengths and abilities to improve socialization, recovery, self advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Provides supportive companionship and discussions oriented in problemsolving. Engages clients in routine medical, social, wellness, and other community appointments as part of their recovery. Works with and supports clients to achieve aspirations and goals and participates in recovery planning as indicated in their Care plan. Develops individual recovery and/or wellness plans as indicated. Assists clients to access community resources, travel planning, and transportation efforts. Attends and participates in identified collaborative team and external community meetings as indicated. Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated. Maintains client records and reporting documentation as indicated by the agency. Attends and participates in monthly staff and supervision meetings. Conducts regular apartment/house inspections and supports clients in maintaining overall cleanliness.
• Mentoring and Environmental Responsibilities: Coaches and mentors RSS interns during their practicum placements. Mentors and serves as a lead RSS in programs where more than one RSS is present. In collaboration with Director of SouthCentral Peer Services, cofacilitates RSS selfcare and supervision groups as indicated. Provides support and accountability during fidelity, quality, and licensing reviews. Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment and reports environmental concerns as identified. Participates in upkeep and sanitation of common areas, kitchens, bathrooms and other areas as identified. Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned and applicable. Participates in property upkeep and general office maintenance that supports workplace safety. Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
• Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development: Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual. Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner. Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication. Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, and fellow staff. Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements. Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted. Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy. Attends agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

Qualifications

• RSS High school diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a related behavioral health field. Consideration will be given with no experience if candidate possesses a Hartford Healthcare or Advocacy Unlimited Certificate.
• Recovery Support Specialist, State certification (CPSRP) required or ability to complete training within 6-months of hire.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required and must be maintained. First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping. Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.