Recovery Support Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery

Recovery Support Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery- 6997

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV
006997

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; some flexibility required per caseload needs

Program /

Location:

SAFE Family Recovery;
Middletown, CT

PC#: 2201

The Safe Family Recovery program encompasses 3 separate programs: SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment), RMCS (Recovery Management Checkup and Support) and MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery). SBIRT is a screening that includes a breathalyzer, urine drug screen, the administration of the GAIN-SS and a discussion with client to identify areas of need related to substance use and mental health and to connection to appropriate treatment as indicated.

RMCS is designed to provide ongoing recovery support and checkups after an episode of treatment. RMCS works to facilitate involvement with pro‑social activities, linkage to services as indicated and positive family relationships. MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex, multi‑generational challenges facing families affected by parental substance use and involvement in the child welfare system. MDFR works to address change in the following six domains.

• Child Functioning & Safety
• Parent/Individual functioning
• Family relationships
• Intimate Partner relationships
• Parenting/Co‑parenting
• Basic needs/ community resources

Position: Recovery Support Specialist II

• 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. Connects to pro‑social 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 but not limited to 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: Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s) as required by position.

Experience: 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an 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 Professional 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.

Comprehensive benefits include retirement savings (403b), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more.

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

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