What You'll Do:

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery by offering peer-based, empathetic guidance rooted in personal experience. This role exemplifies that recovery is both attainable and sustainable, serving as a living example of success. This position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address the diverse treatment and recovery needs of both youth and adults, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment. 

• Actively facilitate or co-facilitate group and individual sessions, providing relatable insights and fostering a sense of community.
• Advocate for individuals throughout the treatment process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and motivate individuals, demonstrating that mental health recovery is achievable.
• Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individual’s unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.
• Works cohesively with Multidiscipline teams through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
• Provide daily programming/groups.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Registered with VA Board of Counseling and maintains registration throughout employment 
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch restraint techniques
• Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Food Handlers Card
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

It would be great if you had:

• Behavioral Health/Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experience. 
• Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM, ASIST, etc.) 
• Knowledge of evidence-based/person-centered skillsets, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Verbal De-escalation, Harm Reduction, and Person-centered language. 

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.

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Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.