Top 62 Peer support specialists Jobs in Connecticut

Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 Hours Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm-Cress
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $21.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Recovery Support Specialist - FT
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. —Bridgeport, CT
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Family Peer Support Specialist
Favor INC —Wethersfield, CT
- $21.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinician-Addiction Recovery Services (Adult)-Dayville, CT
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Dayville, CT
- $55,370 - $73,730 a year
- Multiple hires
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Leader
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Mansfield Center, CT
- $19.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Mileage reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
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Youth Peer Bridger
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc —Rocky Hill, CT
- From $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Peer Support Specialist
The Kennedy Collective Inc —Bridgeport, CT
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer to Peer Mentor
The Kennedy Collective Inc —Bridgeport, CT
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FLOAT - FULL-TME
InterCommunity Health Care —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME
InterCommunity Health Care —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Recovery Support Specialist: Next Steps- 7116
Community Health Resources (CHR) —Manchester, CT
- From $19.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Peer Outreach Specialist - FT
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. —Bridgeport, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Peer Support Specialist
CHANGE INCORPORATED —Connecticut
- $22 an hour
- Addiction Medicine
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
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Program Coordinator - Young Adult Community Outreach
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc —Rocky Hill, CT
- From $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Recovery Coach - HERO
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. —Bridgeport, CT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Recovery Support Specialist: Assertive Community Treatment (ACTT)- 7034
Community Health Resources (CHR) —Manchester, CT
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FULL-TIME
InterCommunity Health Care —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Recovery Coach- Full Time - Bridgeport Outpatient
Liberation Programs Inc. —Bridgeport, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Recovery Coach - Youth
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) —New Haven, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Hospital
- Customer service
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Recovery Support Specialist (32 Hour) (Office/On-Site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Bridgeport, CT
- $26.38 - $35.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Pass drug screening
- Adults
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Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 Hours Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm-Cress

CONTINUUM OF CARE INC -
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.76 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

1st Shift: 40 hours *weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($22.76)

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Program: Cress (CMHC)

Scope of Service: Through lived experience, the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) serves as a valuable member of the team, providing comprehensive, community-based recovery support services to individuals with mental health, intellectual, and substance use needs. The RSS uses person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches to deliver hands-on skill-building and recovery-oriented interventions that promote engagement, wellness, independence, social interaction, and overall well-being. The RSS also fosters hope, supports self-advocacy, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective care. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care:

Establishes respectful, trusting relationships with individuals while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Uses lived experience to provide mentorship, encouragement, and role modeling that support individuals in building meaningful lives in the community while strengthening personal skills and resilience.
Provides facetoface, handson peer support to assist individuals in maintaining successful community living.
Supports individuals in identifying and building on their strengths to enhance recovery, social connection, selfadvocacy, and natural supports.
Engages individuals in supportive conversations that encourage problemsolving, wellness, and recoveryfocused decisionmaking.
Accompanies and supports individuals in attending medical, social, wellness, and communitybased appointments as part of their recovery journey.
Collaborates with individuals and the care team in recovery planning and supports progress toward identified goals and aspirations.
Assists individuals in accessing community resources, navigating transportation, and strengthening community connections.
Facilitates or cofacilitates recoveryoriented or psychoeducational groups as assigned.
Supports individuals in maintaining safe and healthy living environments, including participating in periodic apartment or house checks as appropriate.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and relevant community meetings to support coordinated care.
Attends and participates in required staff meetings and supervision.

Environmental Responsibilities

Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment.
Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development:

Consistently adheres to all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
Maintains respectful, cooperative, and professional conduct.
Complies with HIPAA and secures proper release forms for external communication.
Demonstrates cultural competence with clients, families, providers, and staff.
Maintains accurate electronic records in line with all agency and regulatory requirements.
Follows Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and other regulatory standards.
Participates in agency committees when appropriate.
Completes all required trainings per contract and agency policy.
Attends inservices, trainings, and conferences to support ongoing professional development

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a related human services field.
RSS positions require certification as a Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP), which may be considered in lieu of prior experience. Candidates who do not already hold the Connecticut Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) credential must obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
Experience providing services and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use needs.
First Aid/CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire; employees are responsible for maintaining certification.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Reliable transportation required in community case management positions.
Basic computer proficiency required.
Knowledge of community support systems and resources preferred.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts, as needed for 24hour programs.

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, and D and LTD
Colonial Supplemental Insurance
Vacation, PTO, Sick time for eligible FT 40 and PT (2039 hours)

Employees

Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

About CONTINUUM OF CARE INC

The Mission of Continuum of Care is to enable people who are challenged with mental illnesses, intellectual/developmental disabilities (including Autism), homelessness, and/or struggling with addiction to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community. Since 1966, Continuum of Care, Inc. has been a leading nonprofit organization serving adults diagnosed with mental illness and developmental and intellectual. Continuum is renowned for its leadership, high quality standards, and innovative programs in its field. With more than 60 properties located throughout Connecticut (such as group homes, supported living arrangements, emergency housing, and crisis centers), Continuum is one of the largest community housing providers in the state for people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance disorders. We serve more than 2,500 individuals annually, and employ approximately 900 dedicated staff.

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