ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Model recovery with collective care, accountability, and ethics.
- Assist the Director of PRS with documentation and reporting on behalf of the Bridger team.
- Onsite in Rocky Hill 2 days during the regular business week.
- Present on Bridger in the community as requested, and submit follow up documentation.
- Provide 1:1 peer support to at least 30 people living in Connecticut, annually, and no more than 15 people, concurrently.
- Meet with participants who are incarcerated or hospitalized, and maintaining connection following discharge.
- Meet participants in the community and provide transportation, as needed.
- Share about Bridger as a peer recovery community resource.
- Develop relationships with community resources and other supports.
- Act as an ambassador of Advocacy Unlimited and the Community Bridger program.
- Actively promote peer recovery resources.
- Assist participants to create recovery plans and move toward achieving goals
- Maintain up to date and accurate records of all work-related activities.
- Meet all internal accountability standards.
- Adhere to all contractual obligations
- Attend team meetings and trainings
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Recovery Support Specialist Certification
- At least 1 year working as a Recovery Support Specialist, or equivalent position in peer recovery services Knowledge of community support systems and resources
- Personal lived experience related to mental health, addiction, and/or trauma recovery
EXPERIENCE:
- Direct experience offering support to people and community groups from diverse backgrounds
- Motivated to advance collaborative decision making and collective accountability
- Ability to think strategically, creatively solve problems, exercise good judgment and lead
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must have a clean driving record, up to date Motor Vehicle Insurance and Driver’s License
- Must have a reliable vehicle for statewide travel
View the full job description below for more information. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].