Peer Recovery Specialist- CRS Program

Peer Recovery Specialist- Crisis Response Services (CRS) Program

Location: Mansfield & Dayville, CT
Located Position is located 30 minutes from Providence, RI – Worcester, MA – Willimantic, CT – New London, CT

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Peer Recovery Specialist-CRS Program

United Services has an exciting opportunity for a Peer Recovery Specialist for the CRS Program. The right candidate will be part of a collaborative team, coordinating care with providers and case managers to meet individuals where they are and enhance their recovery and wellness. The Peer Recovery Specialist will bring the peer perspective and experience to support and inspire others to achieve person-driven and self-defined achievable goals. Critical functions of the job include assisting in follow-up with medical care, promoting involvement with wellness and health promotion activities, including self-help, and modeling successful recovery strategies.

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend coverage may be required.

Peer Recovery Specialist Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree or High School Diploma/equivalent plus two years relevant experience required.

*** This position requires certification as a Recovery Specialist/Recovery Coach through Advocacy Unlimited RSS Training, CCAR-Recovery Coach Training or Hartford Healthcare's Recovery Leadership Academy.

United Services will provide the opportunity to obtain this certification while employed.

Reliable transportation and ability to transport clients in own car is a must. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Peer Recovery Specialist Salary Range:

• $16.44 - $18.60 per hour depending on experience
• $17.27 - $19.54 per hour for Bilingual Spanish fluency

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

United Services Inc. -- Join Our Team!

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.

United Services is among Connecticut’s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of “Creating Healthy Communities” by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.

Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.

Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/

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Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.40 - $19.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20