Summary: Provide clients with assistance, coordination, and case-management. Become familiar with clientele released from correctional facilities in the areas of culturally specific substance use treatment, medical and mental health, economic assistance, social housing and life skills advocacy.
Education Requirements and Experience:
Associate of Arts/Science in Social Work or related field OR Upper Midwest Council on Addictive Disorder (UMICAD).
Chemical &Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC 1) preferred or willing to obtain. One (1) year of practical experience in addictions counseling preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and practical job experience will be considered.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Familiarity with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and County Social Services Agencies: County Court/Probation and Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) Justice Systems.
General Case Management Practice and Experience.
Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills with strong computer skills and software knowledge.
Resourceful, detail orientated and exceptionally well organized. High degree of professional ethics.
If chemically dependent, must document 1 year of chemical free sobriety. Native American Preference.
Punctuality and attendance is a must.
Ability to; prioritize many tasks with strong analytical and problem -solving skills. Ability to follow through on work assignments, resourceful, detail orientated.
Ability to; work in both group and individual environments. Ability to interface effectively with others.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe A&D positions
Supervisory Duties:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise any grants that are specific to Treatment Coordination.
Design a culturally specific opioid use service for Native American Individuals released from a correctional facility, utilizing the existing LLBO resources.
Collaborate with treatment team regarding clients.
Work with counselors to develop treatment plans for clients.
Provide approved transportation for client appointments, cultural and other activities.
Position Description: Treatment Coordinator- page 2
Duties/Responsibilities (continued):
Develop and implement program procedures such as intake, referrals, treatment plans, and operational hours, workdays and include a plan for outreach to the LLBO Communities.
Develop partnerships with state and county correctional facilities and county jails, specifically Cass County, Itasca County, Hubbard County and Beltrami County.
Coordinate and conduct interventions and intake referrals for Mental Health. Records data and submits quarterly reports of program progress.
Meet with billing staff to implement funding for activities. Meet with staff in fulfilling grant goals and objectives.
Provide active support to client sobriety goals.
Attend meetings to inform the public agencies of new program addressing treatment clients. Assist clients with finding housing and employment.
Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required. Ability to Travel in/out of state
Understanding and sensitivity to Native American cultural values, lifestyles and traditions. Adhere to ARC P&P and LLBO GAPP.
All other related duties as assigned.
Compensation: 22.00
Additional Details : M-F
8am - 4pm as needed transports
