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Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) (Pool/PRN)
Connections Health Solutions
Chantilly4w ago
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<div><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. </span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Earn More with Shift Differentials</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">The <strong>Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)</strong> provides </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">individual</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">s with the natural </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW51100763 BCX8">supports</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8"> proven instrumental in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8"> a strong and successful recovery. The RSS </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">demonstrate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8"> a strong personal recovery and be a positive example that recovery is a desirable and attainable goal. The RSS works in conjunction with multiple disciplines to meet </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">individual</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW51100763 BCX8">’s treatment and recovery needs. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW51100763 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Acts as an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as an individual advocate and support resource throughout the treatment process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individual’s unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Works cohesively with multi-discipline team through all aspects of individual’s treatment and recovery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto">Documents all encounters with individuals in the electronic health record.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Performs all other duties as assigned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">High School Diploma or equivalent</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Certified Peer Recovery Specialist <span data-contrast="auto">Registered with VA Board of Counseling and maintains registration throughout employment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search</strong></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><strong>Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Food Handlers Card</strong></span></li>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Physical Requirements</strong></span></div>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight).</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">It would be great if you had:</span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Behavioral Health/Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM, ASIST, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of evidence-based/person-centered skillsets, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Verbal De-escalation, Harm Reduction, and Person-centered language.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">What We Offer:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Full-time only:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan </span></li>
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<h2><strong>EEO Statement</strong></h2>
<p>Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.</p>
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Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
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