Recovery Support Specialist: MH Emergency Department- Per Diem- 5826

Locations Manchester, CT 06040, USA Description Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist Scheduled Hours: Varies; program hours are 7 days/week 8AM-12AM Program/Location: MH Emergency Department, Manchester, CT About the Program: Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) uses lived recovery experience to help others with behavioral health needs identify their own recovery goals, develop individualized recovery strategies, and promote self‑advocacy. The RSS is knowledgeable regarding community resources and assists in linking clients to behavioral health follow‑up care, natural supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veterans, and other support groups in the culturally informed, strength‑based manner. Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, food security, and transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare. Duties & Responsibilities Ability to work with hospital‑based staff, EMS, law enforcement, and client’s natural supports. Using lived recovery experience, assist clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals. Assist in informing and educating others on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies. May provide independent and/or co‑response with mobile clinical staff on crisis outreach or follow‑up visits to promote client‑centered, recovery‑based approaches. Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for SDOH such as housing, food security, and transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare. Complies and shares knowledge of appropriate community resources and assists in linking clients to behavioral health follow‑up care, natural (family, friends) supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veterans, and other support groups in a culturally informed, strength‑based manner. Provide follow‑up engagement support including but not limited to brief recovery coaching, relapse prevention, and safety planning support and inclusion of family involvement where appropriate. Collaborates with individuals to identify treatment options and assist in positive engagement with new or existing treatment providers. Uses best practices including motivational interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery. Additional duties as required. Qualifications Education: Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from behavioral health condition(s). Recovery Support or Recovery Coach Certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and/or experience in lieu of degree required. Experience: Preferred, 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as a CPSRP (formerly RSS); self‑identifies as an individual with mental health and/or substance use disorder in long‑term recovery. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required; use of personal vehicle may be required for position. Compensation $20.00/hr Equal Opportunity Employer CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr (CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.