Substance Use Recovery Specialist

The Substance Use Recovery Specialist will implement substance use recovery programing for dually diagnosed adults living in ACOFs various apartments. This position will coordinate services practicing harm reduction and housing first principles including leading onsite support and recovery groups and 12 step meetings or coordinating these groups through service subcontractor consulting with supportive services and property management staff regarding tenants progress and participation; making referrals with clinicians or impatient addiction counseling centers as appropriate. The Specialist will also continue to establish relationships with clinics substance use recovery programs treatment centers community associations and coalition meetings. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of substance use issues that may arise for individuals with a mental diagnosis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT SERVICES

Assesses tenants mental health substance use and independent living needs by collecting a preassessment survey from tenants who are referred by case managers

Supports the establishment of tenant driven recovery activities and groups within the building using the Harm Reduction model and having a comprehensive understanding of Housing First

Assists tenants in linking with resources in the community primarily recovery services and activities aimed at increasing the tenants knowledge of community resources and ability to use those resources

Maintains a service provider referral network for tenants that entails identifying and establishing effective relationships with agencies that provide recovery and treatment services

Prepares and submits reports as required to supervisor to document outcomes and effectiveness of services

Prepares and submits reports as required by funding agencies to document outcomes and effectiveness of services

Maintains individual tenant files in an organized and professional manner with updated case notes

Assists tenants in linking with resources in the community primarily recovery services and activities aimed at increasing the tenants knowledge of community resources and ability to use those resources

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform effectively in this position the Substance Use Recovery Specialist must have:

Basic Qualifications:

One 1 year professional experience working with adults with disabilities within a

residential setting providing substance use counseling

Sound judgement and excellent problemsolving skills

Familiar with Harm Reduction and Housing First principles

Ability to work with diverse tenant population to promote independent living skills

Knowledge of public benefit and social service systems

Proficiency with Microsoft software programs

Valid California drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from an accredited CA Substance Use

organization CAADE CADTP CCAPP

BA in social services

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