Re-Entry Specialist (Hybrid)

Gateway Foundation•Saint Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider that delivers substance use and mental health treatment. Re-Entry Specialists assess clients’ social, financial, medical, and environmental status and needs, then coordinate with treatment teams and community agencies to secure resources and services that support recovery and effective treatment. They communicate with treatment teams, supervisors, probation and parole officers, and agency representatives to plan and coordinate services and share information about client progress. The role also includes case monitoring, documentation, and helping treatment staff address client needs, access services, and reduce recidivism. Duties vary by center. The position is based at Northeast Correctional Center in Bowling Green, Missouri, with a hybrid schedule of four remote days and one onsite day each week, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Requirements

Advanced communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of public welfare and social service principles and practices, normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance abuse counseling; or equivalent education and life experience with at least 100 documented hours of clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
Ability to assess client needs and treatment responses and provide intensive case management for some complex cases with minimal supervision and direction.
Knowledge of community organizations and resources, normally acquired through two years of prior substance abuse field experience with concurrent case management experience.
Current certification or qualification as an alcohol, drug, or substance abuse counselor as required by the relevant agency, association, board, or commission in the state of employment.
Advanced interpersonal skills to support clients through difficult phases of recovery, interact effectively with family members, and develop and maintain contacts with outside agencies and referral sources or services.
Analytical ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify client needs and available resources, provide comprehensive case management, and complete progress evaluations and related reports.
Typing ability and working knowledge of word-processing software to complete forms, reports, and correspondence.
Valid local driver’s license.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to communicate, record and proofread information, respond to telephone calls and hear speech, use a keyboard and computer monitor regularly, and operate a motor vehicle safely while remaining alert to traffic signs and conditions.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ social, financial, medical, and environmental status and needs.
Work with treatment teams and community agencies to obtain resources and services that meet identified needs and facilitate recovery and effective treatment responses.
Communicate with treatment teams, supervisors, probation and parole officers, and agency representatives to plan and coordinate services and relay information about client progress.
Monitor cases and complete case action forms and documentation.
Serve as a resource to treatment staff by identifying and resolving case problems related to client needs, available services, and reducing recidivism.
Perform duties that vary according to the assigned center.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time-off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision and guidance.