Job Title: Aftercare Coordinator

Departments: WRS

Locations: Spokane

Reports To: Director of WRS

FLSA Status: Part-Time (29 hours), Non-Exempt

Date Revised: February 2020

UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Result Area #1: MENTOR PROGRAM

• Recruit, interview and train mentors in order to provide a mentor for each Life Recovery Program participant
• Ensure all mentors understand and practice UGM’s cultural core values and their indicators
• Ensure Aftercare is collaborating with LIFE Recovery Program to promote successful transition and continued recovery of Program Graduates
• Provide and participate in all Mentor Trainings and Monthly Support Meetings
• Distribute monthly report to Recovery Program and Site Director

Key Result Area #2: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

• Attend specified treatment/program team and planning meetings to discuss the effectiveness of collaboration and programming components.
• Develop, train, and supervise aftercare volunteer support team, meeting consistently to ensure continuity of care
• Ensure Recovery Director is aware of concerns and issues regarding staff, residents, and program components
• Collaborate with Aftercare Coordinators at each UGM recovery center to ensure consistency of Aftercare support

Key Result Area #3: RECOVERY SUPPORT MEETINGS

• Manage weekly Recovery for Life 12-step meeting
• Ensure the Recovery for Life 12-Step meetings are aligned with each site and that there is continuity within all LIFE Recovery Programs
• Encourage, educate and develop leaders for the Recovery for Life 12-Step meeting
• Provide leadership and resources for the Recovery for Life 12-Step meeting
• Provide the LIFE Recovery Program team and Site Director with a monthly attendance record

Key Result Area #4: AFTERCARE/RELAPSE PREVENTION PLANS

• Work with Staff and Program teams to develop individual Aftercare plans for each LIFE Recovery Program resident
• Train Staff on implementation of Aftercare plans
• Coach Staff and Volunteers on follow-up to the Aftercare plans
• Monitor and track outcomes

Key Result Area #5: MANAGEMENT OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

• Collaborate with the LIFE Recovery Program team on eligible applicants for the Transitional Housing
• Collect and review applications for Transitional Housing
• Schedule and complete applicant interviews including contract, budget and house rules and expectations
• Schedule and complete move-in/out inspections
• Submit Request for Maintenance Forms-RFM’s for any repairs required
• Keep track of all rents received and deliver vacate notices

Key Result Area #6: TEACHING

• Provide instruction in 12-step and recovery classes as requested
• Provide a Relapse Prevention Seminar once per trimester
• Provide a Mentee Orientation once per phase

Key Result Area #7: RESOURCE

• Build and maintain connections with outside support agencies including AA, NA and Celebrate Recovery, and other Treatment Facilities
• Build and maintain connections with housing options for transition

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed Christian, able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill. Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ. In accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith.
• Strong Interpersonal skills - exercise compassion and discernment while modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Able and willing, as a unified team member, to honor the leadership, chain of command, and standards and ministry objectives of Union Gospel Mission.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook); able to complete documents, reports and accurately record information. Willing to continue education as needed or required.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and instructional.
• Must have a teachable spirit and the ability manage multiple emotional and task related variables, listen, and make sound decisions in alignment with UGM’s purpose.
• Minimum 5 years of sobriety, if in recovery.
• Insightful, trustworthy, honest, reliable, model appropriate boundaries, and strong work ethic.
• Valid Washington or Idaho driver’s license– required.
• CPR/First Aid certification – required.
• Yearly TB clearance – required.
• Criminal background check clearance – required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work is primarily indoors and may require climbing three flights of stairs, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and going from building to building - Continuously.
• Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness – Continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis – Continuously.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly – Continuously.
• Requires weekly travel between facilities in Spokane and CDA—Continuously
• Requires late shift start and end times—Continuously
• Requires frequent meetings and/or phone calls with a person in relapse—Frequently

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

• Computer (Word, Excel, Database, Outlook, Internet), Copier/printer, Phone, Fax, Breathalyzer, and Drug Testing Kit.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Recovery Coach, Peer Support, CDP or related field – preferred.
• 5 year’s prior related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirement:

Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

• This position requires a Confidentiality Statement.