Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - CRMHC
Recruitment #171116-5729FK-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 11/17/2017 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $44,335 - $60,105/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 11/24/2017 11:59:00 PM |
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is currently recruiting for a full-time Recovery Support Specialist for the Peer Support Program within the Capitol Region Mental Health Center located in Hartford, CT. This is a first shift, forty hour per week, Monday through Friday position.
Applicants for this position are required to submit Recovery Support Specialist certification and copy of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. These documents must be uploaded with your application.
Guides clients through the process of defining personal goals for clients’ recovery plan using existing evidence based workbooks or person centered planning tools; supports and guides clients in following tasks outlined in recovery plan (i.e. pursuing goals related to employment, education, community involvement and the use of natural supports); guides clients in identifying and exercising their rights; participates in rehabilitative and recovery oriented interventions to meet client needs and goals; provides information and support to clients and encourages their development of community networks and activities relating to community integration; provides instruction and skill training in recovery management to clients and families; acts as a peer health navigator to engage clients who have or are at risk for co-morbid medical conditions in wellness activities; supports clients to secure information about resources relevant to their wellness; supports clients in obtaining services that meet clients recovery needs; supports clients in dealing with internal and external stress; attends medical/clinical appointments with clients in a peer capacity; accompanies clients as peers on volunteer opportunities and activities; organizes and conducts workshops on topics related to recovery and wellness including New Employee Orientation at the local level; may coach adaptive client behaviors through verbal communication; observes and reports clients’ behavior; prepares and submits incident or other related forms; updates clients’ notes in the medical record as required; enters computerized data as required; may provide outreach and transportation; performs related duties as required.
Inpatient Settings: In addition to the duties listed above, the responsibilities move from providing one-on-one peer support to demonstrating and coaching the client through the development of coping and community adjustment skills and linking the client with important community resources, including:
• Accompanies clients off the unit and onto the hospital campus or community to practice entering unexpected situations and managing stress and disorientation.
• Accompanies clients on day passes to the community to acclimate the client to their new community.
• May provide coverage at Peer Desk Center to engage and offer peer support to the general hospital population.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.