Description:
Provides trauma-informed individual services to adult, substance-using women by following evidence-based practices; assists clients in building recovery resources; and develops individual Recovery Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain abstinence in treatment, reduce HIV risk and/or transmission behaviors, and continue recovery post-treatment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Engage PPW clients in treatment through motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement techniques
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Work with clients in develop a Recovery Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs
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Implements Contingency Management in accordance with project protocols
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Use client-centered and self-directed approaches to recovery planning
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Link clients to recovery support services and, as needed, HIV case management and care
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Assist the clients in connecting with a Primary Healthcare Physician for continued Medication Assisted Therapy
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Facilitate the Medication Assisted Therapy Alumni groups
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Ensure the client understands the Medication Assisted Therapy contract
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Meet with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Recovery Plan
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Assist clients in accessing other services, both on and off site, to meet their additional needs
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Collaborate with clients to engage family members in recovery planning
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Monitor client progress
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Manage, track, and update individual recovery portfolios
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Ensure sustained recovery post-treatment for at least one year
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Adhere to the Recovery Coach curriculum to its fidelity
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Have strong documentation skills; this position requires extensive documentation of required activities, strong data entry skills (NextGen/Service logs, SAIs) are also required
Requirements:
- Ability to work with diverse populations, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations
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Comfortable working independently in community settings
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Able to work flexible hours
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred
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Knowledge of substance abuse treatment or related field
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CADC required
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Proficiency in reading and writing
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Able to work effectively on a team
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Computer literacy is mandatory
