Description

Position Summary: The ReMerge PRSS reports to the Associate Program Director and will serve as a key member to the Program Team to build alliance with ReMerge participants and guide them through navigating the recovery process. This position will work with justice-involved women entering the ReMerge program from Oklahoma and surrounding counties. All employees are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive workplace through a demonstrated commitment to our mission and values.

• Mission – To restore mothers and families through a comprehensive diversion program of treatment, recovery, and hope.
• Vision – Intergenerational cycles of incarceration, addiction, and poverty no longer exist.
• Team Values – Growth, Empathy, Integrity, Empowerment, Collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize evidence-based curriculum to educate participants on topics of substance use disorder and recovery programming.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and the Science of Hope to help participants take responsibility for their personal and basic needs on a holistic level.
• Build a one-on-one relationship with participants, program, therapeutic, and court team members, to appropriately identify and assist with their long-term sobriety and recovery. 
• Identify and assist in implementing pro-social activities centered around sobriety and recovery.
• Support participants in recognizing and utilizing their personal strengths, skills, talents, and abilities, to increase their independence, self-sufficiency, and long-term recovery.
• Support participants in identifying, developing and/or maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and community members.
• Identify and utilize community resources to assist with participant’s needs.
• Review weekly meeting sheets and discuss with participants to identify how meeting attendance and participation are assisting them in their recovery journey.
• Assist participants in identifying and implementing positive coping skills for participants to maintain lifelong sobriety and recovery.
• Assist participants in identifying triggers and barriers to sobriety and how to develop a sustainable relapse prevention plan.
• Facilitate recovery-based classes for participants.
• Maintain current information on various recovery support groups such as AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery, etc. to include locations and meeting times.
• Assist participants in identifying the qualities of a positive and supportive sponsor for long-term sobriety and recovery.
• Ensure timely and accurate data compliance for all participant needs and organizational compliance requirements.
• Upon completion of training, weekly consultation with the Associate Program Director/direct supervisor, and participation in all required internal and external meetings and trainings.
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with all other ReMerge departments and staff.
• Act as a positive role model for participants, staff, and community members.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Demonstrated aptitude for assessing individual needs and ability to guide participants in setting achievable goals to maintain long-term sobriety and recovery.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorder, and recovery programming.
• Clear understanding of peer recovery support guidelines to provide service to program participants that promote positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set and exercise healthy professional boundaries and discernment in the working environment with participants, staff members, management, and community partners.
• High degree of empathy and ability to meet participants “where they are” as well as to help them envision “where they could be”.
• A general knowledge of community resources and collaborative work initiatives in the communities served, including, but not limited to, Oklahoma and surrounding counties.
• Knowledge and experience coordinating with team members, organizations and community agencies on prevention programs, management information process, grant tracking, social and family services system development, program selection criteria, and evaluation is needed.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, written, computer literacy, and communication skills,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks and duties for self and others.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse individuals and exercise culturally humility when appropriate and necessary.
• Ability to work with many individuals and organizations, including participants and their families, Oklahoma Court systems, and social services agencies.
• A current driver’s license, provide own transportation and insurance on motor vehicle in accordance with state law and agency requirements.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Equivalency or High School Diploma Required. PRSS certification preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations in social service and/or criminal justice agencies preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery, social services, and criminal justice systems preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• While performing this work the staff will spend time sitting, standing, speaking, and listening. Must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have the dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.  The employee must have the visual acuity to read and draft reports, memos, letters, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the employee to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently; must be able to hear, speak and communicate clearly. The employee will work in a smoke-free environment.
• The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

 Electronic Equipment Requirements

• Cell phone and data package is required for this position. Employees must have a working cell phone and provide their number to the supervisor and relevant staff. Data package must be available as needed for work purposes.
• Must be digitally literate and proficient in Microsoft Office; must be able to learn and demonstrate proficiency in digital tracking, calendaring, and case management software or applications; must be able to operate standard office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not hold supervisory authority.