Jail Liaison and Recovery Facilitator - CommQuest Services Inc

Jail Liaison and Recovery Facilitator

(Temporary, Grant Funded)

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest seeks a Jail Liaison and Recovery Facilitator position is responsible for providing a seamless transition for clients from jail to aftercare services. The role includes conducting substance use disorder (SUD) assessments, jail liaison duties, facilitating group sessions, providing transportation, and supporting the work of current Chemical Dependency Counselors (CDCA). This position works closely with jail and community staff to meet client needs and enhance service delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Share CommQuest's mission
• Build valuable relationships
• Provide Residential Care
• Be an advocate

What is CommQuest?

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio, working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient, outpatient and school-based programs, along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance.

Are you interested in CommQuest, but don't see a job you are interested in right now? Send us your story, resume and qualifications to HR@commquest.org.

What you gain:

• Relationships within the organization and in the region
• Visibility into how our community supports those in need
• Opportunities to share your expertise
• Peace of mind knowing you are working to make a change in Stark County

What you'll do:

• Provide transportation and support from jail to aftercare services.
• Perform case management duties, assisting clients with obtaining services and developing discharge plans, and ensure documentation meets agency productivity standards.
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients, floating between Day Hospital (DH) and Wellness House (WH) as needed, and offer crisis intervention and stabilization counseling.
• Facilitate chemical dependency intakes, screenings, and assessments, accurately document findings, and place clients in appropriate treatment modalities following quality assurance standards.
• All other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Candidates must have been unemployed for the past six months to qualify for grant. This is a Temporary, Full-Time position, Canton/Massillon campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field preferred. Activecertification as CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, or LICDC-CS. issued by the State of Ohio Professionals Board.At minimum, a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification is required.
• Minimum 1-year of experience as a chemical dependency counselor required; experience with adolescents preferred if working with that population.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends as needed is required.
• There may be other criteria that needs to be met by Ohio Means Job

Full-Time Benefits:

• Generous timeoff, including Mental Health days
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• CEU/Licensure reimbursement

and more!