Work whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 living The 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 resourcesWork whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 living The 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 resourcesbullHigh School diploma or equivalent and registered for Recovery UniversitybullAt least months experience as a Recovery Support Specialist TraineebullRecovery Support Specialist Certification or eligible to be obtained within months of hirebullKnowledge of community support systems and resourcesbullWellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniquesbullKnowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitationbullConsiderable interpersonal skill oral and written communication skillsbull Ability to observe and redirect client behaviorWe take great care of careersWith 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 Certification or eligible to be obtained within months of hirebullKnowledge of community support systems and resourcesbullWellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniquesbullKnowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitationbullConsiderable interpersonal skill oral and written communication skillsbull Ability to observe and redirect client behaviorWe take great care of careersWith 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