Peer Recovery Specialist – COAST

United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.

Peer Recovery Specialist – COAST Program

United Services has an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a new program, COAST (Community Outreach Assistance and Support Team) . We are seeking a dynamic Peer Recovery Specialist to join our COAST Program. The right candidate will also coordinate care with providers and case managers to collaborate to meet individuals where they are at, so their recovery and wellness are enhanced.

The Peer Recovery Specialist will bring a peer perspective and experience to support and inspire others to achieve person-driven, self-defined, and achievable goals. Critical functions of the job include assisting in follow-up with medical care, promoting involvement with wellness and health promotion activities, including self-help, and modeling successful recovery strategies.

Program Overview:

COAST is a person-centered, recovery-orientated, and integrated service. All services will be provided in the community, including therapy by the clinician. COAST is not a “forever” service, and its purpose is to stabilize and assist high-need individuals in connecting to community resources for stabilization. It is an empowerment model of care, with a key assumption that the individual has the ability, given the resources and support, to manage their own mental health and substance conditions and achieve wellness, recovery, and stability.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend coverage may be required.

Education:

Associate’s degree in a relevant field or a high school diploma and two years of experience required.

Certification: Recovery Support Specialist or Recovery Coach from a DMHAS Approved Training Organization

We accept certifications through Advocacy Unlimited (AU) Hartford Healthcare-Recovery Leadership Academy (HHC-RLA) or Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

* Must be able to obtain Peer Support and Recovery Specialist Recovery Specialist Certification within one year of employment.

Reliable transportation and ability to transport clients in own car is a must. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• $17.27–$19.54 per hour (depending on experience)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $18.14–$20.53 per hour (depending on experience)

Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $17.27–$19.54 per hour (depending on experience)

• Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
• Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Sick time
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• Professional Development Funds
• 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

* Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services is an affirmative action employer EEO/M/F/D/V