Recovery Specialist

Posted 2 weeks ago | Apply before May 10, 2026

We are currently looking for aFull Time Recovery Specialist Ito join our Residential Services Recovery Team team located at the Aalhakoffichi' Adolescent Transitional Living Facility working 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Serves in a supportive trauma-informed capacity and provide guidance and services to residents within the Residential Services Division facilities during assigned hours. Responsible to assist in maintaining the safety and security of the facility and the residents during assigned hours. Participates in processes that involve a wide range of daily living activities for residents including food service, hygiene, recreation, education and related community living chores.

Recovery Specialist I may be responsible to accurately document all proceedings through appropriate recordkeeping in the electronic record system. This position may also involve some cross‑training with other Residential Services Division teams.

If applicable, must have had one year of sobriety and no charges or arrests related to substance abuse within two years.

• Ensures key elements of facility and resident security and safety during assigned shifts
• Keeps all program keys in your possession at all times
• Performs periodic checks throughout the premises
• Keeps all rooms not being used locked
• Provide crisis intervention and referral information for incoming phone calls
• Answers the phone, transfers call, takes messages and screens calls per guidelines for areas served
• Monitors and maintains proper documentation of medications being taken by the consumers
• Transports Chickasaw citizens and other First Americans to and from appointments, meetings, and activities as needed
• Supervise daily life skills of the individuals served
• Maintains required documentation of services provided including progress notes, case management documentation and other written monthly reports and documentation as requested by supervisor(s) in an electronic record
• Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate -- files, logs, records, reports, etc.
• Monitors daily inventory
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your own emotions, and understand those of other people
• Ability to use a trauma-informed approach with individuals, which promotes environments of healing and recovery
• Demonstrates and prioritizes personal well‑being and utilize available resources as needed to support others effectively
• Ability to practice appropriate boundaries including no social media contacts with present or former individuals served
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of crisis evaluation and de‑escalation tactics
• Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)
• Must have a helping attitude and understanding of problems within a family‑oriented framework
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Essential:

• Basic Computer skills
• Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Demonstrates strong…