Linkage Coordinator- Justice Involved- Trumbull County (Part Time)

Theuniversityunion; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Part-Time, non-exempt Peer Linkage Coordinator in Solon, Ohio. You will connect peers to recovery services and coordinate care with jail staff for successful re-entry, while maintaining confidential records and engaging stakeholders.

As a certified peer supporter with recovery experience, you will advocate for peers and help them access resources to improve health and wellness outcomes.

Qualifications

• Identify as a person in recovery with at least one year of successful recovery.
• Certified Peer Supporter in the state of Ohio.
• Knowledge of Buckeye program and linkage processes.
• Working knowledge of community resources and transportation options.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Connect peers to ongoing peer support services and link to community resources.
• Conduct outreach to peers to engage them in resources prior to release.
• Coordinate re-entry planning with onsite jail staff for release.
• Provide information to help individuals access services for health goals.
• Maintain accurate records, notes, confidentiality, and timely reports.
• Enter notes accurately in files and computer databases.
• Advocate for the needs of each individual and complete caseload documentation.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to manage workflows and care coordination.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Resource linkage

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

Responsible for connecting peers to ongoing peer support services and linking them to critical resources in their communities

Conduct in reach to peers to engage them in resources and services prior to release

Coordinate re-entry planning with onsite jail staff in preparation for release

Provide information and opportunities for individuals to begin to find independence in accessing services to better their health and wellness goals

Responsible for maintaining accurate records and notes, confidentiality, and compiling timely reports

Through identifying as a person in recovery and intentionally sharing their recovery story; use this as appropriate means to assist clients, provide hope, and help in changing patterns and behaviors

Help peers understand recovery, as well as identify and achieve their own recovery needs, wants and goals

Maintain records and provide assistance with appropriate documentation in files and computer database

Achieve all performance goals in regard to client outreach, engagement and services provided

Enter all notes in an accurate and timely manner including phone notes

Advocate for the needs of each individual

Complete caseload management including all necessary documentation

Communicate with stakeholders to build a rapport and coordinate care

Develop working relationships with external contacts and collaborate across teams

Collaborate with internal and external teammates to manage workflows

Assist teammates in learning process related programming

Manage relationships with external treatment agencies and other providers

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Identify as a person in recovery with at least one year of successful recovery

Certified Peer Supporter in the state of Ohio

Knowledge of Buckeye program and linkage processes

Working knowledge of available resources within each community

Understands problems analysis, decision-analysis, evaluate interventions, and contingency plans

Ability to be an active listener by asking questions and reflecting on what is being said

Knowledge of area resources that may aid client in ongoing recovery ( i.e. transportation, treatment providers, sober support systems)

Proficient level of ability with computer; Microsoft Office Products

Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate information clearly

Summary

Thrive Peer Recovery Services is on a mission to empower individuals on their recovery journey. Our vision includes fostering trusting relationships, community engagement, and personal growth.If you’repassionate about our values of accessibility, collaboration, excellence, agilityand a deep commitment to those we serve, you’llfind your purpose here. The Justice Involved Linkage Coordinator is responsible forserving peerswho are transitioning from incarcerationand connecting them to resources within their community.