Certified Peer Recovery Worker (32 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Stamford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring for a Certified Peer Recovery Worker to join their team at the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS), F.S. DuBois Center in Stamford, CT. This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week, first shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The ideal candidate will have personal lived experience in recovery and possess the Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) credential. DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the overall health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through integrated services and supports. SWCMHS provides high-quality, compassionate, and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to indigent adults with behavioral health disorders.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience working in the mental health and/or substance use recovery field.
Must possess and retain the Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) credential administered by the Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. (CCB).
Ability to observe and redirect client behavior.
Ability to utilize computer software.

Nice To Haves

Personally lived experience in recovery.
Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) credential.
Experience working in the community to assist mental health substance abuse clients.
Experience facilitating peer-led groups.
Experience providing trauma informed, community-based peer recovery support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional with firsthand, personally lived/living experience of recovery.
May be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
May be required to travel.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Responsibilities

Guides clients through the process of defining personal goals for their recovery plan using existing evidence-based workbooks or person-centered planning tools.
Supports and guides clients in following tasks outlined in their recovery plan (i.e., pursuing goals related to employment, education, community involvement and the use of natural supports).
Guides clients in identifying and exercising their rights.
Participates in rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions to meet client needs and goals.
Provides information and support to clients and encourages their development of community networks and activities relating to community integration.
Provides instruction and skill training in recovery management to clients and families.
Acts as a peer health navigator to engage clients who have, or are at risk for, co-morbid medical conditions in wellness activities.
Supports clients to secure information about resources relevant to their wellness.
Supports clients in obtaining services that meet their recovery needs.
Supports clients in dealing with internal and external stress.
Attends medical/clinical appointments with clients in a peer capacity.
Accompanies clients as peers on volunteer opportunities and activities.
Organizes and conducts workshops on topics related to recovery and wellness including New Employee Orientation at the local level.
Observes and reports clients’ behavior.
Prepares and submits incident or other related forms.
Updates clients’ notes in the medical record as required.
Enters computerized data as required.
May coach adaptive client behaviors through verbal communication.
May provide outreach and transportation.
In inpatient settings, demonstrates and coaches the client through the development of coping and community adjustment skills and linking the client with important community resources.
In inpatient settings, accompanies clients off the unit and on to the hospital campus or community to practice entering unexpected situations and managing stress and disorientation.
In inpatient settings, accompanies clients on day passes to the community to acclimate the client to their new community.
May provide coverage at Peer Desk Center to engage and offer peer support to the general hospital population.