Recovery Support Specialist

About the role

Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Assists with substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) which is developed based on results of an evaluation battery designed to assess inmate needs and risk associated with recidivism.
• Maintains accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
• Compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in sessions designed to teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality and changing thinking errors.
• Implements follow-up and after-care plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in follow-up treatment.
• Coordinates recovery-oriented support groups for inmates.
• Assists in providing volunteer coordination, recovery literature libraries, time and space for open meetings, study groups, and sponsorship sessions.
• Ensures the traditions and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), SOS, Celebrate Recovery and all other recovery groups are respected.
• Provides required training to inmates prior to their leading recovery-oriented support groups.
• Promotes the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provides regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Must be actively engaging in and participating in the dorms while ensuring groups are being conducted and in compliance within the fidelity of the model.
• Maintains accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adheres to safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Must have one of the following licenses/certifications: a letter of registration as a Counselor Intern (LCDC‑I); or current certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP‑A); or a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license from the Texas Department of State Health Services; or Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• Selected applicants must obtain the Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five (5) years from the date of their registration as a Counselor Intern or CCJP‑A.
• Must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date; failure to comply will result in separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.
• Within 180 days of employment, must have a letter of registration as a CI from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a CCJP‑A as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
• Must successfully complete annual in‑service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Pay

$19 per hour

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