Actalent Peer Recovery Specialist
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Peak Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm - 10pm
Responsibilities:
- Respond to community response calls as directed by dispatcher and/or director/supervisor.
- Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and database(s).
- Assist in problem-solving and de-escalation of distress at any given time.
- Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible for people with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health.
- Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
- Assist/coach recovering persons in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery; for “getting the life they want.”
- Facilitate the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery Plan.
- Promote self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
- Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
- Support connections to community-based, mutual self-help groups and link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed.
- Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency.
- Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
- Maintain contact with recovering persons after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and provide re-engagement support if needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 12 months total of successful paid or voluntary work experience within the last three years.
- Active Certification in good standing as a Certified Recovery Specialist (must acquire within 6 months of employment).
Skills:
- Problem-solving
- De-escalation
- Personal coaching
- Self-advocacy promotion
- Relationship building
- Long-term engagement and support
Work Site: This is a fully on-site position in Hartford, Connecticut.
About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. We maintain an inclusive environment and ensure growth opportunities for our people.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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