Substance Use Referral Specialist U31

Description

Essential Functions:

Assists in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating community outreach in partnership with other health, social service, and community agencies

Educates the community on topics related to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and community reentry to reduce stigma and foster acceptance

Builds community partnerships with other Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) providers, housing programs, and social service providers for potential referrals of clients upon release or discharge from MORE center

Assists with reentry needs of client to prepare for release to ensure they have transportation to treatment, housing, and other social service needs

Examples Of Work:

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

Meets with referred clients to assess and refer clients to identify available financial, medical, social, and community assistance and services

Communicates and meets frequently with treatment team to coordinate services to prepare clients for release

Seeks assistance from Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CDAC) or LMDC staff when a need arises that is beyond scope of work to communicate the clients’ needs

Follows up with clients post release to ensure smooth transition back to society and continued treatment

Attends community meetings and events to provide information about services and maintain positive public relations

Receives calls, schedules, and meets with clients, as needed, post release to provide additional support for reentry

Disseminates clinic paperwork to clients for completion and assists them with filling out forms if needed for intake, housing, etc.

Collects statistical data, prepares reports on activities and operations, reviews reports to insure timeliness, accountability and compliance with established medical protocols and quality assurance guidelines, and completes special projects

Documents in-client electronic health record regarding interactions and plans post release

Assists counselors and peer support specialist with case management efforts for clients

Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirement and

Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Travels to various locations

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s in Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Office Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Science, or related field
• One year of records management, customer service, or community outreach experience
• Equivalency:
  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Other

Minimum Requirements:

GENERAL

Must provide one s own source of transportation

Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license

Must work a varied schedule

Must be accessible by phone and able to return calls from clients on weekends and holidays as required

Must Meet Other Requirements As Dictated By Funding Source

Must complete an annual tuberculosis evaluation

Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment

Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

Special Requirements:

Must obtain KY Connector Training within one year of employment

Skills And Abilities:

Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to meet established deadlines

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment

Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

Skill in time management and organization

Ability to communicate effectively with people of various educational and cultural backgrounds

Ability to effectively work with diverse populations

Experience in working with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programs and clients

Supplemental Information

• Union
  
  Incentives:
  
  Call Out Pay and On Call Compensation
• Division:
  Health Services
• Specialty: MORE Program
• Actively Hiring for: 1 Vacancy

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