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Recovery Support Specialist (35 Hour) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services -
Middletown, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,193 - $65,337 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Do you have lived experience in recovery and a passion for supporting others on their path to wellness?

Join our team and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful difference - apply today!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a committed Recovery Support Specialist. In this role, you will use shared life experience, recovery-oriented tools, and person-centered practices to engage, motivated, and mentor adults as they work toward their personal recovery goals.

HIGHLIGHTS

FACILITY: River Valley Services (RVS)
LOCATION: 351 Silver Street, Middletown
DEPARTMENT: River Valley Services Community Support Program
UNIT: Team A
POSITION NUMBER: 00110882
SCHEDULE: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 1st shift from 8:30AM to 4:00PM.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

THE ROLE

The Recovery Support Specialist plays a vital role in meeting the staffing requirements of the DMHAS fidelity model by providing person-centered recovery support to individuals living independently in the community.
Using personal lived experience and recovery principles, the successful candidate will build meaningful relationships, promote hope and self-determination, support community integration, encourage socialization and engagement, and connect individuals with resources that strengthen their recovery journey.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated professional who is passionate about helping others, values teamwork, communicates effectively, and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is the state agency responsible for providing a comprehensive system of behavioral health services for adults experiencing mental health and substance use conditions across Connecticut. DMHAS works to ensure accessible, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care through community programs, state-operated services, and partnerships with local providers. The agency is committed to improving outcomes for individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health needs by coordinating services, promoting early access to care, and supporting safe transitions across levels of treatment.

River Valley Services (RVS), a community mental health center serving Middlesex County and the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). RVS’s goal is to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders and who lack the financial means to secure such services in the private sector.

Services are directed at improving clients’ quality of life and fostering dignity, ability, and recovery. We are dedicated to promoting a complete and responsive service system for our clients and others in need. All persons receiving services from River Valley Services have the right to culturally appropriate mental health and addiction services consistent with their communication needs and personal preferences. Translation and interpreter services are available at RVS.

The Community Support Program Team A works closely with individuals with complex behavioral health and/or substance use conditions, offering recovery-focused services that encourage engagement, socialization, and connection to community resources. Located at 351 Silver Street in Middletown, Connecticut, RVS is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that supports long-term recovery and wellness.

PLEASE NOTE:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
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Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Guides clients through the process of defining personal goals for their recovery plan using existing evidence-based workbooks or person-centered planning tools;
Supports and guides clients in following tasks outlined in their recovery plan (i.e., pursuing goals related to employment, education, community involvement and the use of natural supports);
Guides clients in identifying and exercising their rights;
Participates in rehabilitative and recovery-oriented interventions to meet client needs and goals;
Provides information and support to clients and encourages their development of community networks and activities relating to community integration;
Provides instruction and skill training in recovery management to clients and families;
Acts as a peer health navigator to engage clients who have, or are at risk for, co-morbid medical conditions in wellness activities;
Supports clients to secure information about resources relevant to their wellness;
Supports clients in obtaining services that meet their recovery needs;
Supports clients in dealing with internal and external stress;
Attends medical/clinical appointments with clients in a peer capacity;
Accompanies clients as peers on volunteer opportunities and activities;
Organizes and conducts workshops on topics related to recovery and wellness including New Employee Orientation at the local level;
Observes and reports clients’ behavior;
Prepares and submits incident or other related forms;
Updates clients’ notes in the medical record as required;
Enters computerized data as required;
May coach adaptive client behaviors through verbal communication;
May provide outreach and transportation;
Performs related duties as required.

INPATIENT SETTINGS:

In addition to the duties listed above, the responsibilities move from providing one-on-one peer support to demonstrating and coaching the client through the development of coping and community adjustment skills and linking the client with important community resources, including:

Accompanies clients off the unit and on to the hospital campus or community to practice entering unexpected situations and managing stress and disorientation;
Accompanies clients on day passes to the community to acclimate the client to their new community;
May provide coverage at Peer Desk Center to engage and offer peer support to the general hospital population.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of
- community support systems and resources;
- person-centered planning, Wellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniques;
- the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitation;
Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- observe and redirect client behavior;
- utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) months of experience working in the mental health and/or substance use recovery field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Six (6) months of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/understanding of recovery principles.
Experience working in a community setting.
Experience with engaging/connecting with adults with complex behavioral health and/or substance use disorders.
Experience with recovery resources.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a recovery support certification.
Incumbents must adhere to the DMHAS Peer Support Ethical Guidelines.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

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