Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. - REST

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 :

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.

community living.

advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living

skills.

appointments as part of their recovery.

in recovery planning as indicated in their Care plan.

efforts.

meetings as indicated.

maintaining overall cleanliness.

Environmental and Mentoring Responsibilities :

present.

self-care and supervision groups as indicated.

concerns as identified.

other areas as identified.

workplace safety.

Quality Assurance - Chart Documentation and Professional Development :

operations manual.

regulations

and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.

fellow staff.

accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation

requirements.

Facilities (CARF).

meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of

case management practices.

Qualifications :

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.

hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.

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).

record keeping.

Company Benefits Include :

Employees

a year