Recovery Support Specialist - Citizen Potawatomi Nation : Job Details

Recovery Support Specialist

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Job Location : Shawnee,OK, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-28T10:33:02Z

Job Description :
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Workforce & Social Services SUPERVISOR: Director & Assistant DirectorSALARY RANGE: $17-$21FLSA: Non-ExemptALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family. CPN Workforce services personnel may be assigned to provide services to clients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening. JOB SUMMARY: Provides counseling and support with the provision of services within the context of their individual recovery. The participants may be reentering the workforce, involved in a court diversionary plan, or in need of case management plan to return or keep on a good path in life. This counselor will work with the Drug Courts, local prisons, and Behavioral Health to help identify and serve the participants. Essential Functions:• Development and implementation of Case Management Plan.• Maintains confidentiality of applicant files and records. • Informs clients of requirements of program services and provide referrals if unable to assist. • Maintains documentation and filing system of all forms, activities, and clients' files • Maintains detailed reports of statistical information of all clients placed on program as needed for evaluation of program. • Interface with Judicial, Correctional, and Behavioral Health systems to enhance client services. • Supports Lead Counselor in preparing Cultural experiences and teachings as needed including Talking Circles and Purification Ceremonies (Sweat Lodge). • Educate and create cultural experiences and work experiences. • Strengthen individual identity / self-awareness, and connectedness to positively impact recovery.
  • Perform other duties and projects as required by Administration and Management
PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:• Substantial knowledge of parole, probation, social casework, drug court systems, and behavioral health or counseling. • Experience in counseling for individuals with barriers • knowledge of individual and group behavior and reciprocal relationship between individuals and their social, economic and cultural environment• interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills • ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds• ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload• Experience and familiarity with current correctional practices regarding re-entry and classification. • Experience or familiarity dealing with the needs of pre-release offenders. • Experience or familiarity with preparing discharge plans for inmates. • Knowledge of Drug Court procedures. • Knowledge of community resources. • Experience with facilitating groups or running programs. • Supports LEAD counselor in preparation and scheduling of Purification Ceremonies (SWEATS)• Supports LEAD counselor in managing a Talking Circle MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
  • H.S. diploma or GED
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in client social services or another related field.
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification encouraged, if applicable. WORKING CONDITIONS:• Office environment• Some Cultural activities are outside in limited control temperature or environment. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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