Recovery Support Specialist I
Job description
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Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and
12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!
Mental Health Services Department:
Recovery Support Specialist I: FT/PT and Per Diem - First/Second/Third Shift:
$18.83- Weekend Differential of
$19.83.
Recovery Support Specialist II: FT/PT and Per Diem - First/Second/Third Shift: $- 24 -Weekend Differential of $
- 24.
FT/PT and Per Diem - First/Second/Third Shift: $18.83 - Weekend Differential of $19.83.
Scope of Service:The Recovery Support Specialist I provides comprehensive community-based residential and support services to persons with mental health, intellectual, and addiction needs. Provides hands-on, intensive skill-building interventions and supports to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well-being with persons served.Collaborates with Community Support Specialists/Case Managers and the program to support individuals in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods.
EOE.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 6 months experience in a related human services field.
- Consideration will be given with no experience if candidate possess a CT Recovery University Certification.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
- Valid Connecticut Drivers license with clean driving record.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Knowledge of the community support system and basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.
Recovery Support Specialist I : $18.83
New Haven Halfway House Program:
- PT 10 HRS Thursday/Friday 10am - 3pm
Emergency Housing Program:
- 40 HRS Sunday - Thursday 3pm -11pm
- 24 HRS Thursday - Saturday 4pm - 12am
- PT 16 HRS Sunday/Monday 8am - 4pm
Status: Hourly- Full Time and Part Time
Scope of Service:The Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS/II) is experienced in the field of health and human services and has served in capacity of a Peer Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist for a minimum of one (1) year. In addition to providing recovery support services and serving as a consumer advocate, RSS II works in a leadership role mentoring and coaching fellow peers, facilitating groups, and/or develops and implements recovery plans to assist clients in pursuing their recovery goals.
As identified, RSS II provides hands-on instruction with activities of daily living, life-skill and wellness coaching, and provides case management activities as required. Reports to the Director of South-Central Peer Services. Performs other duties as assigned.
EOE.
Job Requirements- Candidate must possess a CT Recovery University Certification or willing to receive certification
- RSS I- High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 6 months experience preferred in a related human services field.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
- Valid Connecticut Drivers license with clean driving record.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Knowledge of the community support system and basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.
Recovery Support Specialist II: $23.24
COMPASS:
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Pay: $18.83 - $23.24 per hour