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RECOVERY COACH - CERMAK - GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Cook County Health
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RECOVERY COACH - CERMAK - GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Cook County Health

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Posted:
November 25, 2019
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Mental Health/Social Services
RECOVERY COACH - CERMAK - GRANT FUNDED POSITION Job Number: 00123963
Job Posting : Nov 21, 2019, 4:18:37 PM Closing Date : Dec 6, 2019, 5:59:00 AM Full-time
Posting Salary : COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

Location: Cermak Health Services - 2800 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL

Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary

Working closely with the medical providers and care coordination team, the Recovery Coach provides individualized and evidence based substance use recovery services to patients identified in various Cook County Health (CCH) locations including Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Community Health Network (AVHN) sites, Community Triage Center, or Cermak Health Services. This is a grant funded position. CCH has received approval to implement a State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis (Opioid STR). The grant is intended to support specialized screening, linkage case management, and recovery support services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for persons with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). The Opioid STR will expire on June 30, 2020.

This position is exempt from Career Services under the CCHHS Personnel Rules.

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports to the Recovery Coach Coordinator


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


  • High School Diploma or GED required. (Must provide proof at time of interview).
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, completing screenings, assessments, providing education, and completing case management activities is required.
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience facilitating therapeutic or educational groups is required.
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience working for a culturally diverse population is required.
  • Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office, Cerner, and/or Texture software is required. (Testing may be required)
  • Must possess a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC), Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment Professional (MAATP), or Mental Illness Substance Abuse (MISA) certification from Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA), required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance coverage, required. (Must provide proof at time of interview) .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • One (1) year or more working with patients in Medication Assisted Treatment programs is preferred.
  • Prior experience in a health care setting is preferred .
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Polish is preferred.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance use treatment, with strong emphasis on harm-reduction, motivational interviewing, and stages of change.
  • Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and its correlation to determining appropriate level of care.
  • Knowledge of community based recovery resources in the Chicago area.
  • Ability to effectively use technology and utilize software for completing notes, tracking appointments, coordinating care activities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of team.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

  • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
  • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

  • A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference


VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.


Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.


Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.


*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Internal Number: 243500
About Cook County Health
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH) The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, ...collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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