Recovery Support Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience. Each year of experience in excess of required two (2) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Must maintain valid license as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment, valid licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHSP), or valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must attend Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Assists with substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) which is developed based on results of an evaluation battery designed to assess inmate needs and risk associated with recidivism.
• Maintains accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program. Maintain confidentiality of inmate records. Compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in sessions designed to teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality and changing thinking errors.
• Implements follow-up and after care plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.
• Makes recovery-oriented support groups available to all inmates.
• Provide volunteer coordination, recovery literature libraries, time and space for open meetings, study groups, and sponsorship sessions.
• Ensures the traditions and principles of alcoholics anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA), SOS, Celebrate Recovery and all other recovery groups are respected.
• Ensures inmates receive required training prior to leading recovery-oriented support groups.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty