Peer Recovery Aide

About the position

Will be responsible for providing supervision, support, guidance, assistance and etc. to residential clients who are in Residential care for Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, and/or Co-Occurring Disorders. Must be willing to get certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, as well as getting CPR/1st aid certification, and other certifications, as needed. Will also provide minimal general office/clerical support to include, but not limited to, telecommunications, queries, correspondences, reporting, filing and etc. Must be willing to adhere to funding requirements as CNP&R/Reintegration has various funding agencies/sources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a positive, professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Work effectively, efficiently and collaboratively with Comanche Nation Prevention & Recovery/Reintegration colleagues, colleagues of Comanche Nation and its entities, clients, prospective clients, tribal members, and community members.
• Provide supervision, support, guidance, assistance and etc. to clients in accordance with the Residential Treatment Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain a calm, composed, and competent demeanor in an emergency and/or crisis situation/demand.
• Be familiar with all client services within the department and Nation to provide information and/or assistance when needed.
• Transport, with safe driving practices, of clients to scheduled meetings, appointments, activities, and etc.
• Willing to facilitate curriculum related to topics of addiction, relapse prevention, and etc.
• Report and keep management apprised of issues, problems, complaints and/or concerns expressed.
• Monitor, Report and utilize OPUS for client behavior, participation, complaints, concerns, issues, and etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of area(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Integrity- Ability to handle confidential data, applications, information and etc.
• Diverse Oriented - Ability to work efficiently and effectively regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Communication, Written & Oral – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Computer/Printer Skills- Proficient in using computers, programs (Microsoft office & OPUS), typing and operating standard office equipment.
• Customer Service- Ability to be courteous, patient, professional, helpful and etc.
• Multitasking/Time Management - Ability to complete multiple tasks given and complete within given deadlines.
• Organizational Skills- Schedule appointments, if needed, give direction/information, and organization of area.
• Initiative - Ability to take action.
• Experience/Knowledge of 12-step and/or similar recovery programming.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes and/or organizations.
• Be willing to obtain PRSS and First Aid/CPR training.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be insurable under the Nation’s policy.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a drug test.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference given to Comanche Tribal Members.

Benefits

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match
• VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction): Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available), Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available), Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Additional Employee Life Insurance, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, AFLAC.