ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Model recovery and creating a life of self-defined purpose.
- Promote informed consent, choice, personal agency, independence, self-responsibility and community involvement.
- Facilitate peer support in 1:1 and group settings
- Provide 1:1 peer support to 30 people living in Connecticut, annually, and no more than 15 people, concurrently.
- Receive referrals, complete initial interview, and facilitate orientation to program, as applicable.
- Build community partnerships and connect participants to resources.
- Meet participants in the community and provide transportation, as needed.
- Provide support during incarceration and/or hospitalization, maintaining connection following discharge.
- 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.
- Attend team meetings and trainings
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- RSS 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
- Recovery-oriented, inclusive, and leads by example
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent mediation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent problem-solving skill, creative flexibility, and solution focused
- High emotional intelligence and ability to receive critique
- Ability to work on a team and personal accountability
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Must have a clean driving record, up to date motor vehicle insurance and current driver’s license.
- Must have access to a reliable and clean 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].