Background:

The Recovery Support Specialist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for individuals engaged in the Pregnant and Parenting residential program at Wellmore Behavioral Health. The Recovery Support Specialist will combine personal recovery experience with professional training to mentor individuals during their recovery and wellness journey. The Specialist will utilize a strength-based, wellness-informed, client-centered approach to assist the individual in eliminating any personal or environmental barriers to remaining engaged in services and achieving their individualized recovery and parenting goals.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide recovery and community-based interventions within the scope of practice with individuals being served, as required, and directed by the treatment plan. Including but not limited to the facilitation of peer support groups, psychoeducational groups, and individual sessions to help clients achieve their treatment plan goals and success in the program.
• Responsible for outreach and client engagement throughout the community. Work with other Recovery Support Specialists throughout the agency to ensure clients are able to access services needed and help to connect individuals with care to help promote long-term recovery.
• Assist with residential components of the programs. Including but not limited to; supervising clients throughout the shift to ensure client safety. Including client counts, supervised smoke breaks and client downtime. Support clients in completing their activities of daily living (ADLs) for themselves and their child.
• Develop and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients in accordance with all agency policies and protocols. Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and demonstrates a recovery-oriented and healthy lifestyle.
• Responsible for submitting and maintaining clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies and procedures. Maintain clinical documentation that meets all departmental, divisional, agency, local, state, and federal expectations and regulations. Complete and maintain documentation within identified agency software.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to develop positive working relationships with our clients and their children and must abide by the Code of Ethics. Must demonstrate computer competency in Windows and MS Outlook with the ability to quickly learn and accurately maintain agency-specific electronic files. Must display a willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and challenges. Must consistently maintain a pleasant, professional attitude. Must demonstrate an ability to exercise exceptional judgment and deliver to meet high standards of customer service. Must exhibit initiative and accept accountability for tasks. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree in a mental health or human services discipline with 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Requires current, valid Connecticut driver’s license. Ability to provide a strength-based, client-centered approach to the delivery of service.

Demonstrated experience in a similar program, internship or related employment desired, preferably with two years of relevant experience. Must openly identify as a person who has lived experience of substance use and substance use recovery.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support is required or must obtain within six months of hire. Will be required to maintain certification in compliance with all licensing bodies. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required and must be able to become and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Location: Waterbury, CT

Hourly pay rate: $18.00

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, flexible schedule