Recovery Tech I

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.

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

Position:                              Recovery Tech I

Supervisor:                         Program Director

Division:                              Health and Human Services Administration

Department:                        Hew 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 self-motivated, organized, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be willing to travel out of state for several consecutive days if necessary to tannings.
• Must be able to comply with strict adherence to Federal Confidentiality Regulations and maintain resident/outpatient confidentiality.
• 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: Must have at least one year of working in addictions field and have knowledge of recovery process and rehabilitation.

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