Recovery Tech

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Recovery Tech I

Supervisor: Program Director

Division: Health and Human Services Administration

Department: Hew Hope Healing Grounds

Responsible for provide care for individuals recovering from substance abuse issues. These professionals perform a number of patient-related responsibilities such as conducting leading group sessions, helping develop life skills, and potentially facilitating interventions.

• Be willing to self-identify as a person in recovery for the benefit of others.
• Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery
• Conducts outreach services in community and coordinates intake appointments with case manager.
• May assist with the promotion of New Hope, Healing Grounds recovery program at community events.
• Provides program information to potential residents/outpatients either with brochures or verbally.
• Assists potential residents/outpatients to resolve issues that may hinder a resident or outpatients’ participation in program services with community resources or advocacy.
• Informs potential residents/outpatients regarding program philosophy, rules, and schedules.
• Makes appropriate referrals to counselors for persons needing a higher level of care.
• Tracks and maintains outreach efforts on a monthly basis and how many residents/outpatients followed-up with participation in program activities.
• Provides motivation and encouragement of program participation.
• Works independently with strong sense of focus, task oriented, and nonjudgmental attitude.
• After resident/outpatient discharge, follows-up with a home visit to aid with relapse prevention.
• Completes a home visit summary for each contact & files documentation.
• Identifies community resources and makes referrals for basic needs.
• Attends weekly staff and/or treatment team meetings and works closely with counselors.
• Maintains a professional attitude and works in an ethical manner in all aspects of the job.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Transport clients to NA meeting out town meeting.

• Ability to be personable, and promote program services to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work with alcohol or drug dependent residents and understand the recovery process.
• Ability to be calm and work with persons in crisis.
• Ability to be respectful, gain rapport & trust with tribal community.
• Ability to connect residents/outpatients with community resources.
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, phone, copy, scan, and fax machine.
• Ability to be self-motivated, organized, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be willing to travel out of state for several consecutive days if necessary to tannings.
• Must be able to comply with strict adherence to Federal Confidentiality Regulations and maintain resident/outpatient confidentiality.
• Must be willing to do outreach in community and/or make aftercare home visits for follow-up.
• Must have cultural awareness and sensitivity of Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.
• Bilingual, English, or Spanish; knowledge of Kickapoo language a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily, weekly, or monthly tasks.

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have at least one year of working in addictions field and have knowledge of recovery process and rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. College courses in psychology, sociology, social work, addictions or related fields.