Community Outreach Specialist​/Drug Checker - Harvey

Community Outreach Specialist/Drug Checker
- Harvey

• Job Tracking :
• Job Level
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  Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs,including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. Withover 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state,we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved totreat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone).We

strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outsideclinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patient shave access to harm reduction resources and education.

Looking for candidates with personal lived experiences regarding substance use disorder and recovery.

Conduct outreach to people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and communities. Also, educate on overdose prevention and distribute overdose prevention supplies.

Describe FGC programs, services, and eligibility requirements inlayman’s terms to people struggling with opioid and alcohol addiction and those at risk of overdosing, as well as family members or friendsof people struggling with addiction, informing and assisting them togain immediate access to treatment.

Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and following patients’ needs and wishes.

Conduct field-based spectrometer testing, including running sampleson the FTIR, interpreting results in consultation with the manager and external experts, explaining results to the sample provider, and logging all data.

Collaborate with external expert drug checkers to stay informed about emerging drug supply trends and advancements in drug-checking techniques.

Work Schedule:
Monday
- Friday (7:00a - 3:30p)

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment(including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Lived experience with substance use and beingin stable recovery is a requirement for this position. Preference willbe given to individuals who also have working knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), drug-free recovery programming,and hospital-based medical detox admission and discharge processes.

Familiarity with federal and state confidentiality laws is essential. Certification as CRSS is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package