Recovery Support Specialist (56573)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. • Bridgeport, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director and Peer Support Coordinator. Provides peer support services for individuals to effectively address issues with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

• Certified Recovery Support Specialist or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• Minimum two years lived experience in stable recovery from substance use/and or mental health disorder.
• Established expertise and practices related to professional boundaries and ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships and project a professional image.
• Experience with an EHR system, basic computer and documentation skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist through Advocacy Unlimited or Hartford Healthcare.
• Person in stable recovery from substance use and or/mental health disorder.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery support through self-directed, strength-based approach to care. Utilizing principles based on the Recovery Coach Ten Components of Recovery and Core Competencies of Peer Support workers.
• Promotes recovery by removing personal and environmental obstacles, linking persons to the recovery community and serving as a professional guide and mentor for person seeking recovery and their families.
• Maintains communications with community providers and builds a network of recovery support services to support program participants connection to recovery services with emphasis on self-help groups, CCAR, recovery houses, sober events and programs, employment, and job services.
• Collaborates with case management to identify needs of client and create a discharge plan focused on meeting goals and utilizing recovery pathways.
• Continues momentum of recovery progress through peer led activities and groups once clients return from IOP and other outpatient treatment during the day.
• Prepares agenda for supervision and utilizes supervision as needed to meet professional demands of the job.
• Meets all documentation requirements of position and program.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees