Description
Open To All Applicants
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Provide peer recovery support services to clients involved in substance abuse treatment services. Uses strengths-based approaches to assist clients in achieving sustained recovery from their substance use disorder by building resources and community support networks.
Responsibilities:
* Provides peer recovery support services to recoverees in person, by phone, and in the community setting.
a. Responds to recoveree concerns by identifying, developing, and expanding upon their strengths and capacities.
b. Assists recoverees in accessing and effectively using community resources related to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and access to social, spiritual or leisure activities, etc. before, during, and after addiction treatment services.
c. Completes the necessary related documentation for each client.
* Attends monthly departmental and agency meetings.
* Performs specific job tasks related to job as needed or as requested by the Peer Recovery Supervisor or designee.
* Assists residents in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps they need to achieve their goals for recovery.
Skills:
Essential:
* Inform and communicate verbally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations with the ability to process information effectively, identify and define problems and make objective decisions
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
* Must present a professional appearance and demeanor as a representative of the Oneida Nation in dealing with the general public
* Knowledge and understanding of the Native American people, specifically Oneida traditions, values, and culture
* Plan, organize, and schedule priorities efficiently and effectively, meet strict deadlines and successfully cope with challenging situations and conditions
* Knowledge of creating client-centered recovery and transition plans helpful
* Ability to participate in continuous improvement teams as assigned and use continuous improvement tools for effective planning and improvement of customer service and production processes
* Must be dependable, self-motivated, possess initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision
* Public speaking
* Ability to provide written or oral reports and evaluations concerning program activities, accomplishments, goals and objectives
* Ability to process information effectively, learn new material, identify, and define problems and to recommend an appropriate decision path
* Knowledge of the disease of substance abuse through direct working experience or course work
* Knowledge of motivational interviewing, engagement strategies, co-occurring disorders, stages of change theory, and community resources
* Strong belief in family centered practice
* ROSC (Recovery Orientated Systems of Care) and ability to provide services or refer to services that assist/enrich the recoveree and recoverees' family members
* Comfortable working independently in the community setting
* Open-mindedness about multiple paths to recovery
* Ability to focus on and reinforce positive strengths and behaviors
* Ability to share personal substance use disorder long term recovery experience
* Skill in inter-personal and customer relations
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize and be detail oriented
* Knowledge of Work Processing software, Electronic Medical Records software, and Spreadsheet design software. Proficient in MS Windows Navigation, Word, and Outlook
* Ability to use spreadsheet software, relational database software, and slide show software
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in Psychology, Gen
* A Combination of Experience and Education May Be Considered
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Walk Frequently
* Sit Frequently
* Reach Frequently
* Talk Frequently
* Hear Frequently
* Bend/Stoop Occasionally
* Stand Occasionally
* Kneel Occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Lift 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
* Office setting
* Exposure To Physical Risk Or Injury
* Work Situations Potential For Combative Behavior
* Work Situations Not Smoke Free
* Crawl Occasionally
* Move 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
* Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies to health fairs, presentations and/or other public forums
Experience:
Essential:
* Digital content creation in a professional setting
* Field broadcast equipment including microphones
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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