Role OverviewThe Substance Use Coordinator is responsible for providing site-based, direct services and engaging support in a harm reduction format to individuals and their families working towards their substance use recovery throughout the Greater Bay Area.
What You Will Do
The Substance Use Coordinator will provide mentoring, shared experience substance use counseling, and crisis intervention to participants receiving on-site SUD services. They will assess current stage of change, collaborate with SUD treatment teams, and provide withdrawal and sobering symptom observation and coordination with additional supportive services as needed.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be a Harm Reductionist by philosophy and professional skill, familiar with the Stages of Change, and able to draw on personal and professional experience to maintain a professional, strength-based approach to working with individuals and families.
Requirements
- CCAPP/CAADE/CADTP Certified or Registered
- At least 4 years of work experience required in social services
- 2 years of SUD counseling experience preferred
- Use of a computer or electronic platform to document work is required
- Bilingual in threshold language as stated in BACS policy preferred
- Experience navigating the social services system personally highly preferred
- Experience working in various community settings and navigating unique characteristics of communities
Benefits
- Starting at $27.00 per hour, then $30.00 per hour after satisfactory performance
- +3% salary differential for 'threshold' language fluency in Alameda county
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options
- Vision reimbursement program
- Children's healthcare coverage for as little as $25/month
- 403b plan
- 31 days off (PTO/Holiday)
- Significant internal growth opportunities
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