Recovery Support Specialist: Assertive Community Treatment; ACTT

Job Title

Recovery Support Specialist

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm; one weeknight 12pm-8:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays 10:30am-7pm

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT);
Manchester, CT. Community-based travel, predominately within a 15‑mile radius. Company vehicles readily accessible for use.

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community‑based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.

• The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day‑to‑day work.
• Daily team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Flexibility to create your day‑to‑day appointment schedule.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home or community settings—Every Day is a New Experience.
• Build long‑term relationships with clients that have a lasting impact.

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes appropriate program models, including motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.
• Conducts program specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with those served to create individualized and person‑centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements.
• Conducts skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention or de‑escalation as needed.
• Provides case management, works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams, and connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and de‑escalation as needed.
• Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, medical insurance, 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 and addiction follow‑up care, natural (family, friends) supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veteran’s and/or other support groups in a culturally informed, strength‑based manner.
• Provide follow‑up engagement support including brief recovery coaching, relapse prevention and safety planning support and inclusion of family involvement where appropriate.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Transports clients as required by program.
• Additional duties as required.

• Education:
  
  For ACTT, Bachelor’s preferred; HS +4 years or AS/AA +2 years with lived experience considered.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as a CPSRP (formerly RSS) preferred. Self‑identifies as an individual with mental health and/or substance use disorder in long‑term recovery.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required.

• Generous Time Off—ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings—contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance—competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support—tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, student loan repayment assistance, and exclusive tuition discounts at local colleges/universities.
• Career Development—robust training curriculum, clinical supervision, mentoring, and internal career fairs.
• Wellness Program—annual wellness stipend, premium subscription to the Calm app, various wellness activities, and up to six confidential counseling sessions per year.
• Employee Involvement—leadership luncheons, agency committees, and participation in company events.
• Stay Informed—weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.

$18.00/hr minimum and up, commensurate with experience.

Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.