Program Assistant-Re-entry

About the role

The Projected Schedule is 40 hours/week, with a 10-hour day on Fridays and Saturdays from 3pm-1am, and Sundays and Mondays from 10am-8pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly RCC meetings according to the assigned shift and attend monthly All Staff Meetings
• Report all concerning and/or atypical circumstances to the Program Manager immediately
• Aid in after-hours on-call emergency response as assigned by Program Manager and Site Managers
• Support the monitoring of supply procurement process that adheres to Cherry Health’s standards
• Maintain oversight of the residential facility’s policies and procedures related to security and living arrangements
• Oversee random room, facility, and/or vehicle searches
• Assist with audit preparations, corrective action tasks, and follow-through
• Provide narrative and statistical reporting
• Participate in the development of program rules, regulations, and procedures
• Provide on-call emergency response; cover shifts when needed
• Oversee/coordinate urine drops assigned to Residential Care Coordinators; prepare urine billing, order urine test cups, and breathalyzer tubes
• Coordinate fingerprinting of both staff, new hires, and new resident admittances
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with CTC staff and Administration
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

• Valid and clean Michigan driver’s license and access to transportation
• Knowledge of federal criminal justice systems and community correctional programming
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong technology skills including, but not limited to, the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and decisions
• Ability to identify and maintain agency and resident confidential information
• Knowledge of re-entry program services, resident needs, and management techniques
• Knowledge of theories and issues in substance use treatment, including familiarity with the major techniques current in us

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Have a valid and clean Michigan driver’s license and access to transportation for the performance of job duties
• Knowledge of federal criminal justice systems and community correctional programming
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong technology skills including, but not limited to, the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and decisions
• Ability to identify and maintain agency and resident confidential information
• Knowledge of re-entry program services, resident needs, and management techniques
• Knowledge of theories and issues in substance use treatment, including familiarity with the major techniques current in us

Key Values

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Education / Licenses / Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR certification required
• Direct care experience required
• Experience in mental health, substance abuse or correctional type residential program is strongly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections
• Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use
• Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• May require bending, squatting, or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Client Population Served

Adults

About Cherry Health

We are Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operating in six counties across the state. Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual's insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers, and more. Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved. Our values include collaboration, customer service, innovation, integrity, and professionalism. Cherry Health offers excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status, including loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles, medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, generous paid time off benefit, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous employer match, 403(b) retirement savings plan with generous 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