Jail Aftercare Coordinator

Jail Aftercare Coordinator

(Temporary, Grant Funded)

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest seeks a Jail Aftercare Coordinator. This role consists of performing required SUD assessments in person giving a more quickly and smooth path to aftercare. Assisting the current CDCA with needs to assure they can focus on current residential clients. Also, will provide transportation and support directly from jail to services.

In this role, you will:

• Share CommQuest's mission
• Build valuable relationships
• Provide Residential Care
• Be an advocate

What is CommQuest?

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio, working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient, outpatient and school-based programs, along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance.

Are you interested in CommQuest, but don't see a job you are interested in right now? Send us your story, resume and qualifications to HR@commquest.org.

What you gain:

• Relationships within the organization and in the region
• Visibility into how our community supports those in need
• Opportunities to share your expertise
• Peace of mind knowing you are working to make a change in Stark County

What you'll do:

• Must demonstrate honesty and respectful communication with both co-workers and clients in order to optimize a trauma informed care environment which includes emotional, psychological, and physical safety.
• Improve access to Care. Orients new clients to the agency's treatment philosophy, hours of operation, service array, client rights/responsibilities, grievance procedure, confidentiality regulations, rules and regulations.
• Requires experience working with adults/children with severe mental illness, and/or addiction recovery, and strong communication skills.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed; and provides client and family education demonstrating competency in clinical progress notes, pre/post test scores, and supervisory observation.
• All other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Candidates much be unemployed for the past six months to qualify for grant. This is a Temporary, Full-Time position, Canton/Massillon campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, social work or a related field. Certified/licensed as LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, or LICDC-CS. One year of experience working as a chemical dependency counselor. If working with adolescents, one year of experience working with adolescents. Demonstrates knowledge of addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, assessments, treatment plans, and individual and group counseling. Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

• Must possess the ability to work with the public in general, at time of crisis situations, and under pressure while maintaining common sense and the ability to assess the situation quickly to respond to the vulnerable population CommQuest helps. Must be able to communicate with clients, visitors, staff, etc. using compassion and understanding.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, intermediate verbal and written communication skills, ability to show discretion when dealing with confidential information, good judgment, and organizational skills. Must be fluent in spoken and written English.

• Must be physically able to stand and climb steps throughout the facility frequently according to shift responsibilities. Must possess a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a driving record that is in compliance with agency insurance requirements. Must pass background check in accordance with agency standards.

• There may be other criteria that needs to be met by Ohio Means Job

Full-Time Benefits:

• Generous time off, including Mental Health days
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• CEU/Licensure reimbursement

and more!