Recovery Support Specialist I

3 weeks ago


New Haven, United States Continuum of Care Full time

**Emergency Housing Program (New Haven, CT)**:24 Hour Non-Congregate Emergency Housing

**Description**: Transforming emergency housing to create a non-congregate, trauma informed environment for those who do not do well in traditional shelters. The setting will accept pets, couples and families and work with local CAN providers to assist the unhoused.

**The REST Center (New Haven, CT): Rapid Evaluation and Stabilization Treatment.** A new level of care and 23 hour Crisis Stabilization Home. The location is New Haven, CT.

**Description**: Working with Police and emergency providers to provide a home-like environment for short term diversion and stabilization. Alternative to emergency room visits. Also accepts walk in's.
- May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks._

**Department: Mental Health Services**

**Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist I (RSS I) $17.77 - 19.28**

**Status: Hourly
- Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem**

**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.**

**Essential Job Functions**:

- **Client Care**
- **Environmental Responsibilities**
- **Quality Assurance**

**Per Diem/Substitute Staff Rate: $17.77 - Weekend Differential $18.77.**
**FT/PT - First/Second/Third Shift: $18.28 - Weekend Differential of $19.28.**

Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and **12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time**

**The following RSS I positions are available with the following payrates listed below**:
**REST Program $17.77 - $19.28**
- FT 40 Hours: First, Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available
- PT Shifts: First, Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available
- Per Diem: First Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available

**Emergency Housing Program $17.77 - $19.28**
- FT 40 Hours: First, Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available
- PT Shifts: First, Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available
- Per Diem: First Second and Overnights - All Shifts Available

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 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 Driver’s 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.

**Work Remotely**:

- No

**Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS II) $22.66 - Must be Certified via Recovery University**

**Status: Hourly
- Full Time & 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.**

**Essential Job Functions**:

- **Client Care & Integration**
- **Environmental Responsibilities & Assistance**
- **Quality Assurance - Chart Documentation & Professional Development**

**FT & PT - First/Second Shift: $22.66 - Weekend Differential of $23.66.**

Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and **12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time**

**The following RSS II positions are available listed below**:
**Emergency Housing Program**:

- FT 40 Hours 1st & 2nd Shifts Available
- PT Hours TBD - 1st & 2nd Shifts Available

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.77 - $22.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

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