UNITED WAY AMERICORPS POSITION DESCRIPTION – 2010-2011
Name of Host Site Agency: NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER
Agency Address/Location: 1740 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Position Title: RESIDENT LIAISON
Type of Position: Part-Time
Number of Positions Available for This Site: One (1)
Position Reports to: Charlie Hughes, Quality Assurance Coordinator
Anticipated Regular Service Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-3pm. May be
asked to work some weekends for special events
Position Summary: Resident Liaison will be responsible for assisting with Resident
Commissary, Education assessments, and Orientation lessons. This position will serve as the
primary contact for “Sober Living Events” (events in which the residents participate in pro-social
activities within the community). This position will work with the Quality Assurance Coordinator
on data collection and entry for the purposes of program evaluation. In addition, the Resident
Liaison will assist with clinical interventions and other areas of programming related to the
treatment of adult males for chemical dependency and other issues related to rehabilitation.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Quality Assurance Coordinator with the evaluation of treatment services, to
include data collection, entry, and analysis.
2. Provide support to various clinical services, including group facilitation and community
outreach.
3. Participate in the day-to-day functions of the Therapeutic Community, providing supervision
and support to resident led activities.
4. Conduct focus groups related to quality assurance initiatives and program assessment.
5. Assist with Orientation lessons, commissary needs, and various treatment assessments for
residents.
6. Serve as contact/coordinator for Sober Living events.
Minimum Requirements:
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High school diploma/G.E.D. and some college experience in a related field (i.e. criminal
justice, social work, counseling, etc.).
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Computer skills including word processing, data entry, familiarity with Microsoft Office
Suite.
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Experience working in a treatment or human services setting, preferred.
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Training or experience in chemical dependency, counseling, or other clinical
training/experience, preferred.
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Ability to obtain a Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate (CDCA) through the Ohio
Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, preferred.
Compliance Requirements:
UWA Requirements include (provided by UWA):
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United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
Criminal Background & Motor Vehicles Check
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
1st Aid/CPR Certification
(UWA will provide training in these areas during the Service Year, so if you Member does not have this
experience when they begin service, they will be receiving it during their service. If the Member must have
the training prior to receiving it from UWA, please contact UWA Management.)
What additional compliance requirements does your organization have? (Provided at the Host
Site’s expense)
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Drug Screen
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TB Test
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Must sign Confidentiality Agreement
Member Signature
Date
UWA Signature
Date