Peer Support Specialist

Chrysalis Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, socially innovative multi service organization that serves individuals and families living in the State of Connecticut.

Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, veterans, women and children, young adults and individuals who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, those returning from incarceration and homelessness. Through job training, employment services, housing and other community healthcare services, Chrysalis Center helps individuals transform their lives by “Getting help… Getting better… and Giving Back.” Chrysalis Center offers a continuum of services in five core areas:

Housing, Food Assistance, Recovery, Community Support, Employment.

Chrysalis Center provides

Supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives.

At Chrysalis Center, our values are:

  • Human Potential
  • Choice
  • Integrity
  • Diversity
  • Change
  • Communication & Dialogue
  • Collaboration

This position will provide community support and case management services. Responsibilities will primarily consist of the provision of direct care, and will be community based; guiding, assisting, and supporting individuals who have complex psychiatric, substance abuse, medical,social, and legal issues. This position will be focused on improving their daily living skills, and assist them in their recovery process. We will consider a mix of personal and professional experience. PEER certification required.

1. May assist in the provision of community and social support services for individuals.

2. May assist in providing input into rehabilitation assessment, reassessments and in the review/update of individual recovery plans.

3. Engages consumers and works in partnership to increase or maintain involvement in learning, working and social activities.

4. With assist, provide best practice model interventions for consumers in continuing education, employment, and socialization.

5. Develops relationships with clinical, educational, vocational, and other social service agencies in order to effectively support consumers in the community with increasing levels of independence.

6. May complete documentation, or other required paperwork based on funder/program/agency requirements.

7. Provides transportation to consumers as appropriate utilizing personal vehicle for agency business.

8. Attends and participates in all required meetings.

9. Adheres to all Chrysalis Center, Inc.’s policies, procedures and maintains professional standards at all times.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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