Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob SummaryAccountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage motivate educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community livingThe recovery Support Specialist provides peer support which is a non clinical role This class does not involve treatment assessment or evaluation activities The duties are centered on mutuality and sharing common recovery perspective and language with the client A recovery Support Specialist is expected to act as coach and advocate promoting the program value of autonomy diversity and empowerment with the knowledge and ability to link client to community based supports and other resourcesPosition entails hands on approach with patients and will also work closely with clinical staff to address patient needs Reliability and dependability are key attributes as we are very committed and consistent with our patientsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Institute of Living one of the first mental health centers in the US remains one of Americarsquos leading not for profit centers for patient care research and education in the fields of behavioral psychiatric and addiction disorder Through our dedicated experienced and skilled clinicians we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care Programs are offered for children adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety Eating Disorders and Geriatric ServicesJob SummaryAccountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage motivate educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community livingThe recovery Support Specialist provides peer support which is a non clinical role This class does not involve treatment assessment or evaluation activities The duties are centered on mutuality and sharing common recovery perspective and language with the client A recovery Support Specialist is expected to act as coach and advocate promoting the program value of autonomy diversity and empowerment with the knowledge and ability to link client to community based supports and other resourcesPosition entails hands on approach with patients and will also work closely with clinical staff to address patient needs Reliability and dependability are key attributes as we are very committed and consistent with our patientsbullHigh School diploma or equivalent and registered for Recovery UniversitybullAt least months experience as a Recovery Support Specialist TraineebullRecovery Support Specialist Certificationor eligible to be obtained within months of hirebullKnowledge of community support systems and resourcesbullWellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery managementtechniquesbullKnowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitationbullConsiderable interpersonal skill oral and written communication skillsbullAbility to observe and redirect client behaviorWe take great care of careersAs a Hartford Healthcare entity The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusbullHigh School diploma or equivalent and registered for Recovery UniversitybullAt least months experience as a Recovery Support Specialist TraineebullRecovery Support Specialist Certificationor eligible to be obtained within months of hirebullKnowledge of community support systems and resourcesbullWellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery managementtechniquesbullKnowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitationbullConsiderable interpersonal skill oral and written communication skillsbullAbility to observe and redirect client behaviorWe take great care of careersAs a Hartford Healthcare entity The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban communityMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsLocated on the Institute of Livingrsquos historic park like grounds designed by Frederick Law OhlmstedWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status