Addictions Reporting Coordinator, #546 at Lifeworks NW – Beaverton, Oregon

The Addictions Reporting Coordinator manages referrals of clients mandated for substance abuse treatment. Maintains communication with referents, provides ongoing education to Addictions team about the laws and processes governing mandated clients and the expectations of referents. Provides support to Addictions Team by overseeing the production and processing of client status reports.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Beaverton site.

Pay/Benefits: $23.92 starting hourly pay , plus Full benefits.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with other LifeWorks NW departments (IT, Front Desk, Intake, Billing) to track mandated clients referred to the Addictions program.
• Maintains electronic information using LifeWorks NW information systems and Microsoft Access. Generates reports as needed. Confers periodically with Data Analyst regarding database maintenance and expansion.
• Issues DMV Completion Certificates and answers DMV-related inquiries by clients and former clients.
• Provides effective customer service to DUII Evaluators, Probation Officers, DHS Workers and other referents to LifeWorks NW Addictions Program.
• Provides regular trainings on status reporting at Addictions team meetings.
• Receives and respond to Addictions-related requests from the LifeWorks NW website.
• Checks e-mail/voice mail daily/throughout the day when working responding to contacts during working hours.
• Travels between sites or in the community.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and minimum three years relevant work, education, training, or experience preferred.
• If recovering from a substance abuse disorder, must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the immediate past two years.
• Knowledge of Oregon DUII and other systems related to mandated clients preferred.
• Basic knowledge of legal and governmental processes.
• Excellent computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Access. Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system.
• Effective communication skills, including excellent writing skills, and ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
• Interest in the process and field of recovery.
• Requires a valid driver's license, access to a car, and the ability to drive.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.
Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer
www.lifeworksnw.org
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