Peer Support Specialist for Adult Outpatient Program

Peer Support Specialist for Adult Outpatient Program

The Peer Support Specialist is accountable for providing recovery oriented support services, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering support to clients throughout treatment and following discharge, initiating client recruitment, client engagement and re-engagement and client retention, and sharing resources for community-based recreation, food, clothing and shelter with program clients.

Fulltime position – 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hourly Rate Range: $15.79-$16.34/hour

Qualifications

*Valid CT Driver’s License (Required)

*Certificate in Recovery Coaching or the DARC program is preferred or High School Diploma and 2 years relevant work experience (Required)

Benefits Offered

• Health insurance(with large employer contribution)
• Generous paid time of package plus 11 paid holidays per year for full time staff
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching by Help Inc.

Agency Overview

With multiple sites throughout the state; Help, Inc. provides residential and non-residential mental health and substance abuse treatment, support and skill development to improve our clients’ quality of life.
Help, Inc. fosters a team-oriented culture, along with opportunities for continuing education, career growth and an extensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct recovery checks on program clients and clients whom have discharged and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Assist and participate in various individual and group sessions, including follow-up
• Ethical and responsible actions in all work related to clients

Full Job Description will be made available upon request

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to be fully vaccinated or provide weekly proof of a negative COVID test. All CDC guidelines for the mitigation of viral spread are adhered to by staff and clients to assure a safe environment for all

If you are interested in this Job Opportunity, please email your resume to resumes@cnvhelp.org ; or you can go to our website www.cnvhelp.org and click the Career Opportunities Tab, to download our Employment Application.