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RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - REC SUPT SPEC

The Children s Center of Hamden Inc
Hamden, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025 CLOSED ON 2/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - REC SUPT SPEC position at The Children s Center of Hamden Inc?

 

Position Summary

A Recovery Support Specialist is a member of the SSTRY team who seeks to develop a trusting, mentor-like connection with youth and families in the community with substance use needs. The Recovery Support Specialist will work directly with youth and families in their communities to enhance their motivation to change, sustain goals made in substance use treatment and/or to connect them to needed services and supports, including case management through the SSTRY model.  The Recovery Support Specialist is a resource to youth and families and can be called at any time to illicit support. They will also get to know specific communities and providers in the greater New Haven region so they can be viewed as a resource to individuals in need. The Recovery Support Specialist will be directly accountable to the SSTRY Program Manager.

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (37.5 hours) - Will be able to maintain a flexible schedule, which includes travel between locations (Hamden, Middletown, Meriden, and Norwich).

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include:

  1. Health Insurance: We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare. We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.
  2. Retirement Savings: We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.
  3. Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.
  4. Professional Development: We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.
  5. Wellness Programs: We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.
  6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.

Education:

At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of behavioral health for adolescents and/or transitional age youth and case management activities. BA/BS in Human services or related field preferred. 

Previous Experience and/or Training:

Knowledge and experience working with adolescents. Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred. 

Skills:

Knowledge of problems and needs of youth with substance use, recovery and behavioral health issues and ability to motivate young people to change. Strong ability to engage youth through a strengths-based approach while communicating respect to the client population. Ability to supervise groups of young people while enforcing rules. Ability to work as a team. Mature judgement in dealing with behavioral problems to avoid power struggles. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

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