Openings for Recovery Specialists/Peers/Mentors

BHcare Shoreline Offices (formerly Harbor Health Services, Inc.)

13 Sycamore Way
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-2630
Fax: (203) 483-5865

Note: Harbor Health Services, Inc. is now BHcare Shoreline Offices (effective January 1, 2012, Birmingham Group Health Services and Harbor Health Services merged to become BHcare).

Positions:

• Peer Health Mentor (Part-time)
  BHcare Shoreline location has a part-time (8 hours/week) opening for a Peer Health Mentor.  Mentors, coaches and supports consumers in their recovery goals. Provides direct services to consumers, including assistance with health and wellness appointments and activities. Provides advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma. Participates in Health Management Strategies for recovery (HMSR) and Wellness team Meetings. Coordinates workshops and self-help activities (skills training and/or social). Sets up speakers for topics or presents topics. May include coordination of materials for workshops.  See the full job description.
• All Current Openings
  Multiple openings may be available at BHcare Shoreline location in Branford. See all employment opportunities currently available at BHcare Shoreline Offices in Branford.

Application Info:

To apply for an open position:

1. Email resume with salary requirements to kzeigher@bhcare.org
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2. Fax resume with salary requirements to Recruiter at (203) 483-5865
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3. Mail resume with salary requirements to or apply in person at:
   
   BHcare
   Attn: Recruiter
   53 School Ground Rd.
   Branford, CT 06405
   

For info or questions, you can contact Karen Zeigher or Beth Walker.

BHcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. (ABH)

213 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-5309
Fax: (860) 638-5302

Positions:

• Recovery Specialist/Recovery Case Manager - Middletown
  
  These full time positions will provide and coordinate a full array of engagement/recovery case management services for clients in the Recovery Support Voluntary Program (RSVP) pilot program. The primary goals of the Recovery Specialists are to: Improve linkages between the client, the court in which the client's child protection case is located, DCF workers, treatment providers, and community-based support systems; Provide regularly scheduled reports to the court, all attorneys of record, the DCF social worker, and substance abuse treatment provider(s) identifying engagement in recovery case management, treatment, and community support groups, and sobriety (as measured by toxicity screens and breathalyzer results). Provide holistic services to maximize the likelihood of client success; Increase the rate of client engagement in the recommended services; Support successful client treatment outcomes; Ensure the client receives quality treatment services in an appropriate treatment setting; and Support the client in increasing her/his recovery capital.
  
  This position will represent ABH and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH's best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work.  See the full job description.
  
• Recovery Specialist - 1 opening in Hartford and 1 opening in Middletown
  
  These full time positions will provide and coordinate a full array of engagement/recovery case management services for clients in the Recovery Support Voluntary Program (RSVP) pilot program. The primary goals of the Recovery Specialists are to: Improve linkages between the client, the court in which the client's child protection case is located, DCF workers, treatment providers, and community-based support systems; Provide regularly scheduled reports to the court, all attorneys of record, the DCF social worker, and substance abuse treatment provider(s) identifying engagement in recovery case management, treatment, and community support groups, and sobriety (as measured by toxicity screens and breathalyzer results). Provide holistic services to maximize the likelihood of client success; Increase the rate of client engagement in the recommended services; Support successful client treatment outcomes; Ensure the client receives quality treatment services in an appropriate treatment setting; and Support the client in increasing her/his recovery capital.
  
  This position will represent ABH and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH's best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work.  See the full job description.
  
• Lead Recovery Specialist - Willimantic
  
  The Lead Recovery Specialist (LRS) is responsible for supervision related to all cases assigned to RS's within the local team. The LRS will work closely with the Case Management Liaison to oversee and monitor case management activity of all client cases within the region. The LRS is responsible for a small caseload of active cases and for providing case management coverage for all cases in the region as needed. The LRS serves as the primary contact with regional behavioral health providers and the regional DCF and DHMAS office(s).  See the full job description.
  
• Other Openings
  ABH generally has openings available for various other positions. See Current Employment Opportunities for a listing of all currently available positions with links to the full job descriptions (opens in a new browser window on the ABH website).

Application Info:

See the individual job descriptions for a link to ABH's online application. You will be able to attach your resumé and a cover letter.

ABH® is an equal opportunity employer and committed to workplace diversity.

Catholic Charities in Fairfield County

Merton Home's Housing Department
Bridgeport, CT

Position:

• Peer Support Specialist - Part-time
  
  The Merton Homes Peer Support Specialist primary job function is the planning and delivery of services to families utilizing the skills of advocacy and case management. The Peer Support Specialist will have experienced homelessness, lived with or is living with mental illness and/or a substance abuse history. This position will be located offsite in a supportive housing residence and requires a self motivated, independent individual with excellent time management skills. Familiarity with the homeless assistance providers and programs in the Bridgeport region will be considered a plus. This individual must have the ability to work well with individuals, groups, manage forums and professionally present information. This individual must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent; have computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

  • 17½ hours/week
  • Flexible hours and days
  • Consumer background preferred

  See the full job description.

Application Info:

To apply, fax resume to Pirjo (Lili) Aalto-Fischer at (203) 372-5045.

For information or questions, contact:

Sammy G. Falcón
Senior Case Manager, Merton Home's Supportive Housing
Catholic Charities
Ph: 203-241-2330
Email: SFalcon@ccfc-ct.org

Middlesex Hospital

28 Crescent Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-8802

Positions:

Note: For the Health Promotion Advocate positions, you can apply online. However the process is expedited if you send a resume directly to Terri DiPietro (see below).

• Health Promotion Advocate - Part-time (24 hrs/week, Thurs. through Sat. 1:30 - 10:00 pm)
  Seeking a person in recovery. Bachelors Degree in a Human Relations field or Associates Degree and/or extensive work experience in Human Relations. Provides screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment for ED patients with high risk behaviors including smoking, unhealthy alcohol use and illicit and prescription drug abuse. See the full posting.
• Health Promotion Advocate - Part-time (32 hrs/week, Sun. through Wed. 1:30 - 10:00 pm)
  Seeking a person in recovery. Bachelors Degree in a Human Relations field or Associates Degree and/or extensive work experience in Human Relations. Provides screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment for ED patients with high risk behaviors including smoking, unhealthy alcohol use and illicit and prescription drug abuse. See the full posting.
• Other Openings - Middlesex Hospital has numerous other positions available in many categories and several locations. See Job Search on the Middlesex Hospital website for all openings.

Application Info:

You can apply online through the "Click Here to Apply Online" link below each job posting. In order to apply online, you will need to first create a profile with Middlesex Hospital. If you have already created a profile, you will be able to simply log-in.

For more information or to send your resume directly:

Terri DiPietro, MBA, OTR/L
Director, Center For Behavioral Health - Outpatient Services
Middlesex Hospital
28 Crescent Street
Middletown CT 06457
terri.dipietro@midhosp.org
860-358-8802
Fax: 860-358-8826
Cell: 860-918-0455