Program Support Coordinator

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

About The Position

The Program Support Coordinator supervises the peer support specialist and performs moderately complex substance abuse counseling work. The position plans, coordinates, and implements substance abuse counseling activities and coordinates with other departments to make effective use of resources available for DWI/SAFPF/ISF programs, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The role also supports recovery-oriented self-help programs, staff and participant training, inmate treatment planning, and follow-up and after-care services.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or GED.
Current, valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Certified Program Instructor, Licensed Psychological Associate, or Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
Maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Supervise the peer support specialist.
Assist with substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training.
Participate in inmate orientation, educational activities, and individual and process counseling groups in accordance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans based on evaluation of inmate needs and recidivism risk.
Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and program statistics, and protect the confidentiality of inmate records.
Compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Participate in sessions that teach and practice complex life skills, including assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality, and changing thinking errors.
Implement follow-up and after-care plans for participating inmates before release and provide information about community resources for follow-up treatment placement.
Make recovery-oriented support groups available to inmates and provide volunteer coordination, recovery literature libraries, time and space for meetings and study groups, and sponsorship sessions.
Serve as the volunteer point of contact and manage calendars for self-help involvement.
Ensure that the traditions and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are respected.
Ensure inmates receive required training before leading recovery-oriented support groups.
Assist in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for program staff and participants.
Engage with inmates and others to gather feedback, address concerns, and support a positive experience with self-help programs.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed; provide staff with regular feedback about social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent's capabilities, as determined by management.