Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist- SAFE Family Recovery

Wheeler’s vision

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) is an individual who either is in direct sustained recovery, or who has been directly impacted by addiction. Using a motivational approach, the RSS will assist clients with linking to the appropriate recovery service based on identified need. In addition, the RSS will use an evidence-based model to provide ongoing support to clients who’ve received recovery services.

Receive training and extensive supervision. Services may be delivered in community, office settings, and regional DCF offices.

Required.

Stipend offered for bilingual candidates.

$21 per hour.

$2,000 sign‑on, half upon hire & half at 1 year of service.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field will be preferred. Experience working in the substance use recovery field and/or lived recovery experience is required.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate individual parent/caregiver needs and to respond to a crisis situation, as is required by the model.

Valid Driver’s License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.

Hartford, CT

Full time

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

• Enjoy peace of mind with company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
  • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
  • 8 sick days per year for your well‑being
  • 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
  • 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
  • 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Provide education on addiction recovery and facilitate linkages to these services.

Provide toxicology screens and SBIRT immediately upon referral during the agreed upon hours they are at each DCF Area Office. Toxicology screens will be conducted utilizing quick read cups or a breathalyzer. The recovery support specialist can also conduct hair sample screens, as requested by DCF.

Utilize the GAIN Short Screener (GAIN‑SS) to screen for mental health, substance use disorder, and crime/violence.

Provide RMC for clients for up to six months following discharge from substance use treatment. RMC will include frequent check‑ins in person (at clients’ homes, in the community, at DCF), over the phone, and by text. Initially the recovery support specialists will contact clients on a weekly basis to check‑in. The frequency of contact will decrease as clients strengthen their recovery capital.

Throughout all contacts, the recovery support specialists will provide mentoring and will serve as a role model providing hope that recovery is possible. Recovery support specialists will be available to provide initial RMC check‑ins with new clients within one day of discharge from treatment. This will increase engagement and ensure that clients know they have a peer resource who is there to support them in achieving their recovery goals.

Proactively connect clients to local recovery resources and supports and will seek to identify…