YOUTH AND ADULT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Come work for Marimn Health - voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 AND 2023 and Modern Healthcare's Family Friendliest Employer in 2020! Fantastic benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays and ability to choose vacation times! Your employer paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal dependents.
401(k) plan with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment.
Employer paid life insurance.
Short and long term disability.
Generous PTO with the ability to earn additional personal days.
Please note that this position is in Plummer, ID.
Carpool opportunities are available.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required; Associates degree in Chemical Dependency, Addiction, Native American Studies, Social Work, Teaching, or Counseling or related degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license required with no moving violations in the past 3 years.
Must be a Certified Recovery Coach and Peer Support Specialist or must be willing to obtain these certifications within 12 months of hire.
Must have thorough knowledge of Native American (Coeur d’Alene Tribe) customs and traditions.
Four (4) years of experience in Substance Use Disorder-Addictions, Prevention and/or similar capacity that would demonstrate necessary knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a mixed culture context.
Must be able to establish and maintain supportive and professional working relationships with staff, the public, service groups and facility users.
Must be able to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
Must be able to establish and maintain supportive relationships with Coeur d’Alene Tribal members and Tribal departments.
ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective hearing devices.
Vision: adequate to read 12-point type with or without use of corrective lenses.
Must be able to verbally interact with staff, clients and public.
Manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing, computer input.
Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Sitting 25 to 75 % of the day.
Standing/Walking 25 % of the day.
Pushing up to 30 lbs.
Pulling up to 20 lbs.
Sobriety is an essential function of the Wellbriety Youth and Adult Services Specialist position.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a positive peer relationship and performs as a team player.
Plans and prioritizes to maintain a time and attendance record which complies with Marimn Health policy.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service assistance, providing knowledgeable and appropriate information to customers.
Works independently in a very detail oriented manner, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with various agencies including but not limited to jails, hospitals, treatment facilities and other various programs.
Employee reports to work in a timely manner and is able to work flexible hours as needed.
Employee completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Employee follows established work schedule and clocks in and out in a timely fashion.
Utilizes scheduled break and meal times, coordinated within the assigned department, to complete non-work related and personal obligations, including personal phone calls, etc.
Employee is available for scheduled work shifts regularly and communicates absence to supervisor in a timely manner if unavailable.
Responsible for the community-based treatment of Wellbriety participants and coordinates Individual Services Plans with Behavioral Health providers and staff.
Identify and familiarize self with available, culturally appropriate Behavioral Health Care, Prevention, Intervention and Recovery services and make recommendations for expanding services.
Participate in the evaluation process of Wellbriety prevention activities and recovery related educational outreach efforts.
Collaborate with Marimn Health marketing department and Wellbriety Team to plan and develop social media content.
Acts as a strong advocate and proponent for the Wellbriety Program.
Possess working knowledge and skills of multiple Tribal Best Practices, prevention and recovery models of change such as MAT, stages of change, abstinence, moderation management, White Bison, Healing of the Canoe, Life Skills, faith based, and 12-step.
Maintains awareness of personal feelings, prejudices, reactions, vulnerabilities and fears and ensures these do not hinder patient care In coordination with the Wellbriety team, develop a monthly and annual calendar of events for Wellbriety participants.
Ability to familiarize self with community resource list and make recommendations for updates as needed.
Completes Activity Request forms for each event with all pertinent information to be approved and then shared with necessary departments.
Participates in all phases of organizing and facilitating events, including timely requests for ordering all supplies and completing event evaluations.
Meets with Wellbriety clients to develop Individualized Service Plans in coordination with other service providers.
Adheres to all Wellbriety, Marimn Health, and Peer Support/ Recovery Coach Program policies and procedures.
Ensures that individualized and realistic goals and objectives are included in each Individual Service Plan, updating the Individual Service Plan as goals are met and new goals are identified.
Coordinates recovery efforts, including helping participants locate sober supports within the community.
Serves as a patient advocate in adherence to agency standards of care.
Adheres strictly to established Code of Ethics and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients.
Creates a supportive coaching relationship by increasing motivation and confidence to embrace positive actions through encouragement, acknowledging that recovery takes time.
Refers participants to the appropriate resources if they are unable to benefit from coaching.
Utilizes department/organization electronic software including Northpointe and Air Slate systems to document all client face-to-face contacts, collateral contacts, referrals, and telephone calls regarding care.
Documentation of case management activities that meets both clinical and billing criterion and standards, adhering to organizational documentation timeline has 24 hours to complete all documentation.
Ensures all required documentation and reporting are confidential and complete in a timely efficient manner Maintains data on client participation, community outreach, health fairs, and education events and provides reports quarterly and as requested in alignment with departmental grant reporting timelines.
Collaborates with the Wellbriety and Workforce Administrative Coordinator and ensure Healing House safety checks are completed and documented.
Attend, facilitate, and document House meetings.
Collect monthly rent checks for non-PRC eligible residents and return to Wellbriety Manager.
Coordinates with Wellbriety transportation and Housing Specialist to ensure weekly visits Healing Houses are conducted and supplies are stocked.
Conducts client drug tests as outlined in department policy.
Performs duties and responsibilities assigned by Manager in the effort of providing coordinated care to client.
Actively participates in organizational and departmental meetings to further knowledge of objectives, goals and activities.
Actively engages in Quality Improvement activities related to the department.
Ability to network and perform as a member of a team in service with schools, medical, social services, law enforcement and other agencies working to enhance awareness on alcohol, tobacco and other substance misuse concerns of the community.
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