Recovery Specialist I - 32746

Job description

Apply before October 16, 2026

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Recovery Specialist Ito join our Violence Prevention Residential Recovery Specialist Team B team located at the Hina Chokma Men's Recovery Center working 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Summary: 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Monitors and maintains inventory levels

Participates in meetings to ensure effective communication with staff, peers, supervisors and management

Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency

Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities

Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types

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

Competencies:

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

Skills:

Essential:

Basic Computer skills

Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Demonstrates strong self-management skills, including maintaining a healthy work life balance to ensure quality customer service

Experience:

Essential:

No prior experience required

Education:

Essential:

High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential:

Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials:

Essential:

Must be 21 years of age or older

Pass general background check

Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:

Essential:

Mental health treatment facility

Mix of office/non-office settings

May be required to de-escalate argumentative, hostile or similar situations

May be required to assist individuals who are under the influence

Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach

Use computer up to 25% of shift

Sometimes lift and or carry up to 30 lbs

Sitting up to 50% of shift

Standing up to 50% of shift

Walking up to 50% of shift

May work holidays

May work rotating shifts

Pass pre-employment drug test

Must not have charges or arrests for substance abuse related offenses within the past two years

If applicable, must have at least one year of sobriety

May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

The Chickasaw People

Cultural Identity

Servant Leadership

Selflessness

Can Do Attitude

Perseverance

Stewardship

Trust and Respect

Loyalty

Honesty and Integrity

Teamwork

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Worksite address

ada, OK, 74821, US

Who can apply

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