Recovery Navigator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide initial and periodic alcohol & drug screen on parent clients referred by ODHS Child Welfare caseworkers.
• Provide consultation to ODHS Child Welfare child protective services (CPS) workers involved in conducting child safety assessments in all matters related to alcohol and drug misuse/addiction.
  • accompany CPS workers on initial contact appointments with parents whenever possible.
• Provide consultation in all matters related to alcohol and drug misuse/addiction, treatment, referral, and client support in all cases referred to ODHS that include a drug exposed infant at birth.
  • accompany ODHS CPS workers to hospital staffing’s whenever possible.
• Be familiar with and act as liaison between local alcohol and drug treatment providers, community support systems, local 12 step programs and ODHS/Malheur County Prevention Services.
• Provide consultation to ODHS case workers and supervisors regarding all requests for urinalysis testing of clients made by ODHS Child Welfare workers.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary planning with families referred to ODHS.
• Ability to attend safety planning meetings, family decision meetings, court review hearings and treatment, ODHS, MCP, and Lifeways staffing meetings.
• As needed, complete required reports and deliver to the ODHS ART coordinator, MCP Clinical Supervisor, and ODHS caseworker.
• Maintain contact with the ODHS ART Team, assigned caseworker, and Lifeways’ Clinical Supervisor through meetings, phone, and emails to inform them of client activity and contact.
• Comply with mandatory reporting requirements regarding child abuse, neglect, and the threat of harm to children.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences.
• Or Alcohol & Drug Counselor certification with three (3) years of relevant work, training, or experience working specifically with adults (and their families) who have substance misuse/addiction disorders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Proof of Covid vaccine or approved Medical or Religious exception.

Benefits offered:

• $3,000 new hire bonus (new hired full-time staff)
• Medical Benefits
  • Preferred Provider Option
  • Health Savings Account
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
• Short Term Disability - Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Commuter Mileage Incentive
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being