Peer Support Specialist at Community Resources for Justice in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Description:

Community Resources for Justice



Location: Bridgeport, CT, USA
Req Number: Req #523
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks, and much more!

About This Position

CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Peer Recovery Support Specialists to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is part-time, 20-hrs/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Bridgeport, CT location.
This position has a Monday-Friday schedule and a starting rate of $20/hr-$21/hr.

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Peer Recovery Support Specialist will be responsible for providing support for members of the Recovery Center who are working on their personal recovery. Peer Recovery Support Specialist help guide members in their recovery by advocating, referring for treatment, providing linkages to community resources, and sharing their own personal recovery to aid in fostering a supportive relationship with clients. Peer Recovery Support Specialist will facilitate recovery support groups and provide one on one recovery coaching to members of the Recovery Center.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Meeting with members to provide peer support in accordance with recovery plan.
• Facilitate peer support groups and one on one sessions with assigned caseload on a regular basis.
• Assisting members by finding resources, advising the members of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed.
• Fostering member’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of members.
• Providing support to members on empowerment skills and successful community living
• Provide Narcan administration education to the members served.
• Facilitate intake GPRA assessment and follow up assessment in accordance with grant guidelines.
• Enter GPRA reports into the SPARS system in compliance with SAHSA grant requirements.
• Participate in all mandatory training through CRJ and uphold all ethical and compliance standards.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of personal recovery required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (stipend included)
• 1 year of experience working with persons with the population supported
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist preferred or minimum 35 hours of Peer Support Training and Peer Support Certification eligible within 12 months
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance

About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.

CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.00
Max Hiring Rate $21.00
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