Community Support Specialist - Substance Use Treatment

The Community Support Specialist, Substance Use Treatment provides an array of harm reduction services that meet people where they are in terms of their readiness to make any positive change in their lives. This team serves a population at very high risk of dying from an opioid overdose and being arrested for non-violent drug related charges. The team uses a total team approach model to provide street outreach, including the education and distribution of naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication, practical assistance and advocacy addressing the barriers that can prevent one from securing permanent and affordable housing, quality health care and medical stabilization, medical insurance and Social Security benefits, competitive employment, and connection with recovery-oriented support. As the engagement is solidified, the team provides ongoing community support, including practical assistance giving high-priority goals traction, individual and group substance use counseling, vocational support, crisis intervention, support to family and loved ones, and psycho-social rehabilitation.    

WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART

• Competitive pay: $24.25 - $27.16/hour
  
  
  
  • Based on education, licensure, and experience.
  
  
  
  


• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)


•  4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance


• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 


• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)


• Mileage reimbursement 


• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month)


• Public service loan forgiveness 


• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, CADC) 


• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal


• Free CEUs