Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and 12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!
Mental Health Services Department:
Job Title: Recovery Support Specialist I
FT - First Shift: $18.83 - Weekend Differential of $19.83.
Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist I provides comprehensive community-based residential and support services to persons with mental health, intellectual, and addiction needs. Provides hands-on, intensive skill-building interventions and supports to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well-being with persons served. Collaborates with Community Support Specialists/Case Managers and the program to support individuals in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods. EOE.
*** Health & Wellness activities such as yoga, meditation, nutrition, and some experience with arts and crafts.***
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 6 months experience in a related human services field.
- Consideration will be given with no experience if candidate possess a CT Recovery University Certification.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Knowledge of the community support system and basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.
Recovery Support Specialist I : $18.83
Health & Wellness - New Haven, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.83 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- CT Recovery University Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Haven, CT 06519 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Haven, CT 06519: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person