President, Board of Directors:Chief Executive Officer:

Jack Malone David Burnett

Recovery Support Specialist (Service Coordinator) – CABHI Program $14.15/hr Closing Date: 6/2/16

F/T 40hr/wk position to provide peer recovery support services for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Duties include assisting members with housing, financial matters and recovery supports as determined on an individual basis. Must have completed the DMHAS Recovery Support Specialist Training and have received the certificate or be eligible to complete the certification process within 6 months of hire. Worksite: Norwich Hours: Mon-Fri 1st shift

Accountabilities:

  • Implementation of program and agency policy and procedures
  • Participation in the service plan process including creating initial IRP, crisis plan, risk assessment, as designated and in collaboration with director and clinician as needed.
  • Attend team meetings as designated by the Director
  • Provide rehabilitation, basic support, case management, and crisis interventions per client service plans
  • Provide required documentation of services within the deadlines of the Agency
  • Report on residential status to Program Director and staff.
  • Provide input to team decisions regarding admission, discharge, and counselor assignments.
  • Assist residents in maintaining apartments and landlord standards when applicable.
  • Assist residents in financial matters as needed.
  • Provide transportation related to services when necessary
  • Monitor residents’ compliance to their conditional release order when applicable.
  • Required to provide coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need
  • Engage in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, respond to pertinent agency information/communications and disseminate as appropriate
  • Provide conditions that maximize safety for co-workers and program participants.
  • Other responsibilities of Reliance House staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policies, training requirements etc.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Perform duties while demonstrating Agency Core Competencies and values

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health related specialty or equivalent work experience in the provision of mental health services,Certification or certification eligible in Recovery Support Specialist within 6 months (see Recovery University overview at for eligibility requirements) and valid driver’s license.

We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. EOE/M/F/D/V Bi-lingual preferred. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace. Visit us on the web

Please send letter of intent & resume to:

Reliance House Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

40 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360

40 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 • ph: 860-887-6536 • fax: 860-885-1970

501(c)3 tax exempt agency • Programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

President, Board of Directors:Chief Executive Officer:

Jack Malone David Burnett

40 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 • ph: 860-887-6536 • fax: 860-885-1970

501(c)3 tax exempt agency • Programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities