Recovery Treatment Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified professional to join the team as the Recovery Treatment Specialist. This position ensures appropriate peer support is provided in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT). In addition, this position provides direct peer support services to inmates in the RSAT program by providing services such as: 1:1 mentoring, psycho-educational groups, Whole Health Action Management, and aftercare planning.

Requirements

• Addiction treatment practices and protocol for peer support services
• Adult learning processes
• ADCRR security practices, policies, and procedures
• Computers and various software programs
• Professional English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Verbal and written communications
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Organization and time management
• Active listening
• Collecting and maintaining accurate data and documentation
• Clinical record documentation
• Interact with a diverse group of people
• Contribute to others' recovery skill sets through mentoring
• Deliver program curriculum to inmate participants in a classroom environment
• Interact professionally with staff, inmates, and the public
• Work in a prison or correctional environment
• Collect and maintain data
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Certified in the State of Arizona as a Recovery Support Specialist
• Pass a background investigation and a drug test
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Maintain acceptable driving records
• Complete all required driver training
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance
• Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides direct peer support services to inmates in the RSAT program to include one-on-one mentoring, psycho-educational groups, follow-up appointments, and Whole Action Management and aftercare planning
• Maintains and monitors tracking systems of services rendered, progress notes, and clinical paperwork
• Coordinates with ADCRR staff, community agencies, contracted mental health providers, and sponsoring agencies to ensure peer support services are provided and maintained
• Attends meetings and completes special projects
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed