Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)
Company: Hartford Healthcare
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work
with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment
matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most
comprehensive healthcare network.
Rushford Center, one of Connecticuts leading providers of addiction
and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering
outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a
wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation,
Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family
Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support
Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to
treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while
providing affordable and accessible services. In order to provide
support to patients based on personal experience, a Recovery
Support Specialist performs many different tasks. The Recovery
Support Specialist first and foremost uses their personal
experiences in recovery to develop meaningful and trusting
relationships with patients, acting as a mentor. As someone who
successfully managed their own recovery, the Recovery Support
Specialist provides patients an example of what they can strive for
in their recovery.
The Recovery Support Specialist works to build a community of both
clients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient
growth and recovery. They assist in the creation and implementation
of social activities and utilization of technology recovery
applications to help create a positive environment for
everyone.
Recovery Support Specialists link up with various community
organizations and resources to provide additional support for
patients, particularly as they transition from recovery back into
the general community. This can include continued peer recovery
support (i.e. AA/NA), healthcare, housing, job assistance, and
additional treatment services as well as support in the task of
finding or re-integrating with friends, family, and outside
communities.
Job Responsibilities
1. Through collaboration with the client and other service
providers, assesses needs and develops an Individualized Recovery
Plan (IRP).
2. Utilizing recovery oriented interventions/services ensures
effective progress toward the IRP Goals.
3. Provides education and consultation to the Clinical Support Team
with respect to client centered approaches.
4. Provides instruction and skills training in illness and recovery
management to clients and their families.
5. Provides engagement in natural support networks and activities
relating to community integration.
6. Works with Housing Supports Program to assists clients with
finding, obtaining, and retaining safe, affordable and decent
housing.
7. Assists clients in arranging transportation (to clinical,
medical and any other appointments deemed necessary.
8. Performs all required duties regarding the maintenance of all
program-related and administrative data/reports, statistical
records and other data collection activities as specified by
Rushford
9. Prepares appropriate documentation to meet DMHAS PR program and
other funding requirements. Maintains all client records including
progress notes, service plans and releases.
10. Works under the general supervision of a licensed behavioral
health professional.
11. Performs other duties as may be required. Qualifications
As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible
employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers
exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you
are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring
new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education
to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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