Recovery Tech II

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Recovery Tech II for the New Hope Healing Grounds program. You will care for individuals recovering from substance abuse, lead group sessions, and assist in developing life skills within a supportive tribal health program.

Responsibilities include coordinating intake with case managers, providing referrals, and conducting community outreach while maintaining confidential records and documentation in a respectful, culturally aware manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of working in addictions field.
• Knowledge of recovery processes and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
• Lead group sessions and assist in life skills development.
• Coordinate intake appointments with case manager and perform outreach.
• Promote New Hope Healing Grounds at community events.
• Refer residents/outpatients to counselors for higher levels of care.
• Maintain outreach tracking and monthly follow-ups.

Skills

Personable

Recovery support

Crisis handling

Community outreach

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Psychology/sociology-related coursework

Job description

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Recovery Tech II

Supervisor: Program Director

Division: Health and Human Services Administration

Department: New Hope Healing Grounds

Responsibilities

Responsible for provide care for individuals recovering from substance abuse issues. These professionals perform a number of patient-related responsibilities such as conducting leading group sessions, helping develop life skills, and potentially facilitating interventions.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Be willing to self-identify as a person in recovery for the benefit of others.
• Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery
• Conducts outreach services in community and coordinates intake appointments with case manager.
• May assist with the promotion of New Hope, Healing Grounds recovery program at community events.
• Provides program information to potential residents/outpatients either with brochures or verbally.
• Assists potential residents/outpatients to resolve issues that may hinder a resident or outpatients’ participation in program services with community resources or advocacy.
• Informs potential residents/outpatients regarding program philosophy, rules, and schedules.
• Makes appropriate referrals to counselors for persons needing a higher level of care.
• Tracks and maintains outreach efforts on a monthly basis and how many residents/outpatients followed‑up with participation in program activities.
• Provides motivation and encouragement of program participation.
• Works independently with strong sense of focus, task oriented, and nonjudgmental attitude.
• After resident/outpatient discharge, follows‑up with a home visit to aid with relapse prevention.
• Completes a home visit summary for each contact & files documentation.
• Identifies community resources and makes referrals for basic needs.
• Attends weekly staff and/or treatment team meetings and works closely with counselors.
• Maintains a professional attitude and works in an ethical manner in all aspects of the job.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Transport clients to NA meeting out town meeting.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position

• Ability to be personable, and promote program services to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work with alcohol or drug dependent residents and understand the recovery process.
• Ability to be calm and work with persons in crisis.
• Ability to be respectful, gain rapport & trust with tribal community.
• Ability to connect residents/outpatients with community resources.
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, phone, copy, scan, and fax machine.
• Ability to be self‑motivated, organized, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to travel out of state for several consecutive days if necessary to trainings.
• Must be able to comply with strict adherence to Federal Confidentiality Regulations and maintain resident/outpatient confidentiality.
• Must be self‑motivated, organized, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be willing to do outreach in community and/or make aftercare home visits for follow‑up.
• Must have cultural awareness and sensitivity of Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.
• Bilingual, English, or Spanish; knowledge of Kickapoo language a plus.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize daily, weekly, or monthly tasks.

Supervision exercised

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Must have at least one years of working in addictions field and have knowledge of recovery process and rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications: College courses in psychology, sociology, social work, addictions or related fields.

Native American preference is observed

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.