Recovery Engagement Coordinator - Cook County Jail

Overview

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

• Offers case management/care coordination support services to individuals in Cook County Jail including assisting with Medication Assisted Recovery, residential treatment, other resources and coordination of cases with various comprehensive team members.
• Works closely with the medical providers and care coordination team (which may include legal team) to provide outreach and engagement services.
• Supports specialized screening, referral and warm-hand-off services to substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services, including Medication Assisted Treatment for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder.
• Conducts informational/educational sessions providing appropriate materials to educate patients on addiction recovery and aftercare options.
• Acts as coordinator for discharge needs of assigned patients.

Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.).

ASAP

Up to $22.00 per hour

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, or counseling degree is preferred but not required.
• Substance Use Disorder lived experience required.

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package

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