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Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. - REST
Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. - RESTContinuum • New Haven, CT, United States
Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. - REST

Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. - REST

Continuum • New Haven, CT, United States
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

1st Shift : PT 16 hours - Sunday and Monday 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM

Scope of Service : The Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS / II) 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.

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.

  • Participates in dual supervision between site supervisor and Continuum South-Central Peer Services Manager.

Job Requirements

Client Care :

  • Establishes rapport and working relationship with clients.
  • As a mentor, provides an invaluable role in the life of people who are newly
  • attempting to create a life in the community by teaching, role modeling, and / or

    prompting to enhance strengths and build upon skill deficits in a significant way.

  • Provides face-to-face, hands-on supportive assistance helping clients to maintain
  • community living.

  • Promotes clients' strengths and abilities to improve socialization, recovery, self-
  • advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living

    skills.

  • Provides supportive companionship and discussions oriented in problem-solving.
  • Engages clients in routine medical, social, wellness, and other community
  • appointments as part of their recovery.

  • Works with and supports clients to achieve aspirations and goals and participates
  • in recovery planning as indicated in their Care plan.

  • Develops individual recovery and / or wellness plans as indicated.
  • Assists clients to access community resources, travel planning, and transportation
  • efforts.

  • Attends and participates in identified collaborative team and external community
  • meetings as indicated.

  • Facilitates / co-facilitates psycho-educational groups as indicated.
  • Maintains client records and reporting documentation as indicated by the agency.
  • Attends and participates in monthly staff and supervision meetings.
  • Conducts regular apartment / house inspections and supports clients in
  • maintaining overall cleanliness.

    Environmental and Mentoring Responsibilities :

  • Coaches and mentors RSS interns during their practicum placements.
  • Mentors and serves as a lead RSS in programs where more than one RSS is
  • present.

  • In collaboration with Director of South-Central Peer Services, co-facilitates RSS
  • self-care and supervision groups as indicated.

  • Provides support and accountability during fidelity, quality, and licensing reviews.
  • Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment and reports environmental
  • concerns as identified.

  • Participates in upkeep and sanitation of common areas, kitchens, bathrooms and
  • other areas as identified.

  • Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned and applicable.
  • Participates in property upkeep and general office maintenance that supports
  • workplace safety.

  • Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
  • Quality Assurance - Chart Documentation and Professional Development :

  • Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program
  • operations manual.

  • Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
  • Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • regulations

    and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.

  • Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, and
  • fellow staff.

  • Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in
  • accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation

    requirements.

  • Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation
  • Facilities (CARF).

  • Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
  • Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
  • Attends agency sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences and
  • meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of

    case management practices.

    Qualifications :

  • RSS II - Associates degree or 60 credits toward a Bachelor's degree preferred
  • with a minimum of one (1) year employed as a Recovery Support Specialist I.

    High school diploma or equivalent considered if accompanied with a CT

    Recovery University Certification and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in

    related behavioral health field.

  • First Aid / CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of
  • hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.

  • Valid Connecticut Driver's license is required with the willingness to transport
  • clients in personal vehicles for RSS II positions. Position requires the employee

    to maintain reliable transportation and the minimum required CT State

    automobile liability insurance (Public Act No. 17-114).

  • Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic
  • record keeping.

    Company Benefits Include :

  • Competitive Wages
  • 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5%
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
  • Colonial Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour)
  • Employees

  • Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours
  • a year

  • 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)
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