What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist II -PT 16 hrs. Sunday and Monday 2pm - 10pm Compass position at Continuum of Care?
2nd Shift: PT 16 hours - Sunday and Monday 2pm - 10pm
Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS/II) 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.
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.
Client Care:
Environmental and Mentoring Responsibilities:
and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent considered if accompanied with a CT
Recovery University Certification and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related behavioral health field.
automobile liability insurance (Public Act No. 17-114).
Company Benefits Include:
Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist II (RSS/II) 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.
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.
- Participates in dual supervision between site supervisor and Continuum SouthCentral Peer Services Manager.
Client Care:
- Establishes rapport and working relationship with clients.
- As a mentor, provides an invaluable role in the life of people who are newly
- Provides facetoface, handson supportive assistance helping clients to maintain community living.
- Promotes clients’ strengths and abilities to improve socialization, recovery, self
- Provides supportive companionship and discussions oriented in problemsolving.
- Engages clients in routine medical, social, wellness, and other community appointments as part of their recovery.
- Works with and supports clients to achieve aspirations and goals and participates in recovery planning as indicated in their Care plan.
- Develops individual recovery and/or wellness plans as indicated.
- Assists clients to access community resources, travel planning, and transportation efforts.
- Attends and participates in identified collaborative team and external community meetings as indicated.
- Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
- Maintains client records and reporting documentation as indicated by the agency.
- Attends and participates in monthly staff and supervision meetings.
- Conducts regular apartment/house inspections and supports clients in
Environmental and Mentoring Responsibilities:
- Coaches and mentors RSS interns during their practicum placements.
- Mentors and serves as a lead RSS in programs where more than one RSS is present.
- In collaboration with Director of SouthCentral Peer Services, cofacilitates RSS selfcare and supervision groups as indicated.
- Provides support and accountability during fidelity, quality, and licensing reviews.
- Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment and reports environmental concerns as identified.
- Participates in upkeep and sanitation of common areas, kitchens, bathrooms and other areas as identified.
- Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned and applicable.
- Participates in property upkeep and general office maintenance that supports workplace safety.
- Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.
- Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
- Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
- Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
- Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, and fellow staff.
- Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in
- Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation
- Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
- Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
- Attends agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and
Qualifications:
- RSS II Associates degree or 60 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree preferred
High school diploma or equivalent considered if accompanied with a CT
Recovery University Certification and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related behavioral health field.
- First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s license is required with the willingness to transport
automobile liability insurance (Public Act No. 17-114).
- Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic
Company Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wages
- 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
- CompanySponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
- Colonial Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)
- Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
- 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)