Recovery Support Coordinator
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Social Work
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Benefit Package
- 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
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
$25 per hour. Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 8 hour day schedule.
About the FacilityOperated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a safe working environment and the opportunity to help people looking to turn their lives around.
What You’ll DoReport to the designated assistant program director and directly supervise the recovery support specialist. Perform moderately complex substance abuse counseling work, planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling activities, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
EssentialFunctions
- Assist with substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participate in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) based on evaluation results.
- Maintain accurate and complete case reports, records, and statistics necessary for program evaluation; maintain confidentiality of inmate records; compile data and submit reports.
- Participate in sessions teaching complex life skills such as assertiveness, anger management, goal setting, managing criminality, and changing thinking errors.
- Implement follow‑up and after‑care plans for inmates prior to release; disseminate information on community resources for inmate placement.
- Make recovery‑oriented support groups available to all inmates.
- Provide volunteer coordination, recovery literature libraries, and support for time and space for open meetings, study groups, and sponsorship sessions.
- Ensure the traditions and principles of AA, NA, SOS, Celebrate Recovery, and other recovery groups are respected.
- Ensure inmates receive required training before leading recovery‑oriented support groups.
- Promote the development of positive social skills, model appropriate behaviors, and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback on social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (CHEA or USDE recognized).
- Two (2) years full‑time, wage‑earning substance abuse treatment experience. Excess years may substitute for thirty (30) semester hours on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Valid license as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas DSHSP, or Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
- Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Attend Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact, complete annual in‑service training requirements, and pass an annual background check approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentManagement & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E‑Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.
If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through or 801‑693‑2888.
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