TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
TJJD - Certified Peer Support Specialist I-II – Recovery Coach - (HSC) - 55109
TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
TJJD - Certified Peer Support Specialist I-II – Recovery Coach - (HSC) - 55109 TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT • El Paso, Texas
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Use Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agency’s Texas Model core treatment programming.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist I-II - Recovery Coach serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals engaged in the Substance Use Services Specialized Treatment Program. This position serves youth who have been adjudicated of felony offenses, committed to the agency by a juvenile court, and placed in a high security correctional facility.
Duties involve providing non-clinical services intended to aid youth in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from addiction. The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to youth care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing recovery support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD).
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and travel occasionally.
PRE-REQUISITES Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement:
Newly hired or rehired recovery coaches who separated more than 18 months will be required to attend the pre-service training academy. Recovery coaches who have worked for TJJD and return to employment within 18 months of their separation date are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment.
CAREER LADDER LEVELS Certified Peer Support Specialist I – Recovery Coach:
Performs complex (journey-level) peer support work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Does not have certification at this level, but may be working towards certification.
Certified Peer Support Specialist II – Recovery Coach:
Performs advanced (senior-level) peer support work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Has certification as a peer coach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides peer support in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling, and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.
Maintains confidentiality and standards of ethical practice.
Attend any and all meetings and trainings held in the SUS department.
Works in collaboration with the transitional placement staff (Halfway House PSW, Parole, and SUS Specialized Treatment Program Specialist) to identify appropriate services, such as SUS aftercare.
Conducts and facilitates required groups permitted by recovery coaches, SUS psycho‑educational groups, and participation in some family contact; and retrieves youth for group and return them in accordance with CMS.
Participates in staff development relating to the agency’s approved treatment program, group facilitation, CMS, SUS specific training, substance abuse training, and renews annual mandatory training requirements.
Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in youth records related to youth health, safety, and security; provides appropriate information to the SUS staff; and complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports, as required by CMS and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Assists the SUS provider during the time the youth is enrolled in treatment by identifying individual treatment goals, maintaining consistent communication with the SUS provider to ensure the youth is progressing in treatment, including participation in groups, progress, transition plans, etc.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures.
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Will be required to travel up to 20% of the time.
Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements for Certified Peer Support Specialist I – Recovery Coach:
High school graduation or a GED from an accredited organization, or no experience required.
Requirements for Certified Peer Support Specialist II – Recovery Coach:
High school graduation or a GED from an accredited organization or Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences.
One (1) year of full‑time wage‑earning experience providing recovery coaching services.
Certified in the State of Texas as one of the following:
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)
(Preferred)
Additional Requirements:
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Must be in good standing with the certification agency.
Preferred:
Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams.
Experience in substance use programs within a correctional setting.
Experience providing substance use recovery coaching services to adolescents.
Have certification or are working towards certification as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) (Preferred).
Experience and Education Substitutions:
Pro‑rated part‑time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.
Pre‑employment drug test;
Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
Fitness‑for‑Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Substance use and alcoholism, addiction, co‑dependency, and related disorders.
Recovery Coaching techniques.
Recovery processes.
Community resources.
SUS program policies and procedures.
Adolescent behavior and counseling and guidance techniques.
Recovery and wellness support.
Mentoring.
Advocacy.
Skills:
Advocacy interviewing, active listening, and counseling clients/patients.
Acting quickly in emergencies.
Using a computer and applicable software.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
De‑escalation skills with youth in a crisis situation.
Mentoring.
Being a role model.
Implement rehabilitative recovery skills and mentoring youth in SUS programs.
Assess youth needs.
Coordinate client services.
Monitor youth participation.
Maintain communication with SUS providers.
Prepare youth for groups.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Organize workloads and set priorities to carry out assigned tasks.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.
Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Work occasionally; may work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, may work different shift patterns, may be on‑call, and travel collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Analyzing; Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Ability to see; Ability to hear (with or without aid); Ability to perform tactile discernment; Identify colors; Depth perception; Operate motor equipment; Lift up to 25 lbs.; Carry up to 25 lbs.; Restrain combative youth; Climb stairs; Climb ladders; Pull; Push; Repeated bending; Reach above shoulder; Walk; Stand; Sit; Twist; Kneel; Stoop; Finger/manual dexterity; Dual simultaneous grasping.
BENEFITS Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add‑on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Use Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agency’s Texas Model core treatment programming.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist I-II - Recovery Coach serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals engaged in the Substance Use Services Specialized Treatment Program. This position serves youth who have been adjudicated of felony offenses, committed to the agency by a juvenile court, and placed in a high security correctional facility.
Duties involve providing non-clinical services intended to aid youth in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from addiction. The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to youth care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing recovery support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD).
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and travel occasionally.
PRE-REQUISITES Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement:
Newly hired or rehired recovery coaches who separated more than 18 months will be required to attend the pre-service training academy. Recovery coaches who have worked for TJJD and return to employment within 18 months of their separation date are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment.
CAREER LADDER LEVELS Certified Peer Support Specialist I – Recovery Coach:
Performs complex (journey-level) peer support work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Does not have certification at this level, but may be working towards certification.
Certified Peer Support Specialist II – Recovery Coach:
Performs advanced (senior-level) peer support work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Has certification as a peer coach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides peer support in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling, and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.
Maintains confidentiality and standards of ethical practice.
Attend any and all meetings and trainings held in the SUS department.
Works in collaboration with the transitional placement staff (Halfway House PSW, Parole, and SUS Specialized Treatment Program Specialist) to identify appropriate services, such as SUS aftercare.
Conducts and facilitates required groups permitted by recovery coaches, SUS psycho‑educational groups, and participation in some family contact; and retrieves youth for group and return them in accordance with CMS.
Participates in staff development relating to the agency’s approved treatment program, group facilitation, CMS, SUS specific training, substance abuse training, and renews annual mandatory training requirements.
Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in youth records related to youth health, safety, and security; provides appropriate information to the SUS staff; and complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports, as required by CMS and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Assists the SUS provider during the time the youth is enrolled in treatment by identifying individual treatment goals, maintaining consistent communication with the SUS provider to ensure the youth is progressing in treatment, including participation in groups, progress, transition plans, etc.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures.
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Will be required to travel up to 20% of the time.
Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements for Certified Peer Support Specialist I – Recovery Coach:
High school graduation or a GED from an accredited organization, or no experience required.
Requirements for Certified Peer Support Specialist II – Recovery Coach:
High school graduation or a GED from an accredited organization or Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences.
One (1) year of full‑time wage‑earning experience providing recovery coaching services.
Certified in the State of Texas as one of the following:
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)
(Preferred)
Additional Requirements:
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Must be in good standing with the certification agency.
Preferred:
Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams.
Experience in substance use programs within a correctional setting.
Experience providing substance use recovery coaching services to adolescents.
Have certification or are working towards certification as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) (Preferred).
Experience and Education Substitutions:
Pro‑rated part‑time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.
Pre‑employment drug test;
Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
Fitness‑for‑Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Substance use and alcoholism, addiction, co‑dependency, and related disorders.
Recovery Coaching techniques.
Recovery processes.
Community resources.
SUS program policies and procedures.
Adolescent behavior and counseling and guidance techniques.
Recovery and wellness support.
Mentoring.
Advocacy.
Skills:
Advocacy interviewing, active listening, and counseling clients/patients.
Acting quickly in emergencies.
Using a computer and applicable software.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
De‑escalation skills with youth in a crisis situation.
Mentoring.
Being a role model.
Implement rehabilitative recovery skills and mentoring youth in SUS programs.
Assess youth needs.
Coordinate client services.
Monitor youth participation.
Maintain communication with SUS providers.
Prepare youth for groups.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Organize workloads and set priorities to carry out assigned tasks.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.
Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Work occasionally; may work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, may work different shift patterns, may be on‑call, and travel collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Analyzing; Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Ability to see; Ability to hear (with or without aid); Ability to perform tactile discernment; Identify colors; Depth perception; Operate motor equipment; Lift up to 25 lbs.; Carry up to 25 lbs.; Restrain combative youth; Climb stairs; Climb ladders; Pull; Push; Repeated bending; Reach above shoulder; Walk; Stand; Sit; Twist; Kneel; Stoop; Finger/manual dexterity; Dual simultaneous grasping.
BENEFITS Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add‑on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
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