Wheeler Health
Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist- SAFE Family Recovery
Wheeler Health, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist – SAFE Family Recovery
Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) assists clients who are in sustained recovery or have been directly impacted by addiction. Using a motivational approach, the RSS links clients to appropriate recovery services, provides ongoing support, and delivers services in community, office, and DCF regional settings.
Rate & Compensation Rate:
$21 per hour. Sign‑on bonus:
$2,000 (half upon hire, half at 1 year of service). Bilingual stipend available!
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services field preferred. Experience in the substance‑use recovery field or lived recovery experience is required. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a valid driver’s license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide education on addiction recovery and facilitate linkages to appropriate services.
Administer toxicology screens and conduct SBIRT immediately upon referral.
Utilize the GAIN Short Screener (GAIN‑SS) to screen for mental health, substance‑use disorder, and violence/crime.
Provide Recovery Management Coaching (RMC) for up to six months post‑treatment through weekly check‑ins, diminishing contact as clients strengthen.
Proactively connect clients to local recovery resources, identify relapse early, and re‑engage clients in treatment as needed.
Assist clients in following child safety plans, deliver recovery education at all phases, and document clinical activity in the client record.
Coordinate linkages to community resources and refer to licensed substance‑use providers when appropriate.
Represent the agency at community forums and inter‑organizational committees.
Benefits
Medical (Centivo), dental, and vision insurance (Cigna).
Life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) plan with company contributions.
Education reimbursement, training opportunities, National Health Service Corps loan repayment, productivity incentive, and licensing certification reimbursement.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, 2 personal days, 2 floating holidays, and 9 paid company holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling.
Location & Schedule Hartford, CT – Full‑time position.
EEO Statement Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Rate & Compensation Rate:
$21 per hour. Sign‑on bonus:
$2,000 (half upon hire, half at 1 year of service). Bilingual stipend available!
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services field preferred. Experience in the substance‑use recovery field or lived recovery experience is required. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a valid driver’s license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide education on addiction recovery and facilitate linkages to appropriate services.
Administer toxicology screens and conduct SBIRT immediately upon referral.
Utilize the GAIN Short Screener (GAIN‑SS) to screen for mental health, substance‑use disorder, and violence/crime.
Provide Recovery Management Coaching (RMC) for up to six months post‑treatment through weekly check‑ins, diminishing contact as clients strengthen.
Proactively connect clients to local recovery resources, identify relapse early, and re‑engage clients in treatment as needed.
Assist clients in following child safety plans, deliver recovery education at all phases, and document clinical activity in the client record.
Coordinate linkages to community resources and refer to licensed substance‑use providers when appropriate.
Represent the agency at community forums and inter‑organizational committees.
Benefits
Medical (Centivo), dental, and vision insurance (Cigna).
Life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) plan with company contributions.
Education reimbursement, training opportunities, National Health Service Corps loan repayment, productivity incentive, and licensing certification reimbursement.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, 2 personal days, 2 floating holidays, and 9 paid company holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling.
Location & Schedule Hartford, CT – Full‑time position.
EEO Statement Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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