Recovery Support Specialist I : New Life Center

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JOB TITLE : Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full Time, 40 hours / week

SCHEDULED HOURS : Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm

PROGRAM / LOCATION : New Life Center, Putnam

PC : 2614

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : New Life Center

CHR's New Life Center is a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program designed to accommodate women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who have infants, toddlers under the age of 4yo and / or expectant mothers. Children reside in the facility with their Mothers in order to promote a healthy parental bond with the focus of developing effective parenting skills. Estimated length of stay is 4-6 months with the goal of preparing for a healthy and safe substance free lifestyle. DCF involved Mothers welcomed. Mothers and infants receive medical care at Day Kimball Hospital and Recovery Monitoring and Support to successfully reduce opioid and high risk substance misuse for clients ages 12-21 and their families.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes appropriate program models, including motivational interventions by informing and

educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.

indicated by program requirements.

treatment teams. Connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation

as needed.

for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, medical insurance, food security and

transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare.

clients to behavioral health and addiction follow up care, natural (family, friends) supports,

community resources including LGBTQ+, Veteran's and / or other support groups in a culturally

informed, strength-based manner.

relapse prevention and safety planning support and inclusion of family involvement where

appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance

use condition(s) as required by position.

Experience : 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an RSS preferred. Self

identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy

Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of

Recovery Support required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver's License required.CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace :

Generous Time Off :

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And So Much More :

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION

$18.3818 / hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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