Substance Abuse Specialist

4 days ago


San Bernardino, California, United States Step Up Full time
Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team at Step Up, a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health and housing provider. As a member of our Housing First team, you will work with adults experiencing chronic homelessness and serious mental health issues to provide comprehensive mental health services, targeted case management, medication management, and crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide intensive case management services to residents through Permanent Supportive Housing, including outreach and engagement, housing application process, benefits establishment, and service plan development.
  • Link residents to clinical services and community resources, ensuring compliance with eligibility and lease-up procedures.
  • Coordinate care with residents' co-service providers, establishing goals and objectives for successful transition to and maintenance of independent living.
  • Monitor residents for warning signs of decompensation and crisis, responding accordingly.
  • Facilitate or link residents to life skills groups and community-based recreational opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work, or 3 years of related work experience working with homeless populations and/or those diagnosed with a mental illness.
  • Valid substance abuse license and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Working at Step Up: We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, mental or physical disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.



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