Health and Wellness Navigator

About the Role

Abode Services, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a skilled Part‑Time Harm Reduction Specialist to support our Santa Clara County Programs in San Jose. This position requires 2 years of experience providing substance recovery services.

• Part‑time role – 24 hours per week
• Pay: $28.85–$32.00 per hour
• Pro‑rated PTO & benefits
• Dynamic mission‑driven culture with supportive leadership
• Professional development, leadership academy programs, annual staff events & holiday parties

• Provide clinical case management services, including rehabilitative services, brokerage, collateral, and therapy to residents using an Assertive Community Treatment model.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans for participants residing at the site.
• Collaborate with participants to develop and work toward their recovery goals.
• Meet with prospective participants, conduct outreach, initial intakes, and assessments.
• Act as lead on the team for substance use disorder issues.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to explore participants’ substance use/dependency, encourage reduction, provide support toward abstinence, and/or offer relapse prevention services.
• Develop relationships with community agencies providing outpatient and residential drug and alcohol services; support participants in connecting to those services.
• Perform mental status examinations and safety assessments (suicide, homicide, gravely disabled) with participants on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• CADACC I or II preferred; or SUD certification plus field experience in an SUD setting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing substance recovery services.
• Minimum 2 years of field experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co‑occurring disorders, complex health issues, and/or the chronically homeless population.
• Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV record; use of personal vehicle required.

• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices:
  Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and Relapse Prevention Therapy.
• Proficient in completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical writing; experienced in high‑volume clinical documentation.
• Experienced in crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business applications; capable of learning mobile devices and other applications.
• Understanding and practice of culturally sensitive service delivery; high emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and relationship‑building skills.

• Communicating with others, reading materials.
• Manual dexterity for keyboard use; repetitive wrist/hand motions.
• Remaining stationary, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Driving and operating a vehicle for extended periods.
• Mobility between floors, stairs, or ramps.
• Light lifting up to 25 pounds; squatting, bending, crouching, reaching.
• Ability to work in a shared office with moderate to high noise; multi‑level buildings; occasional travel within the county.

Notice:
This description is a guide only and does not constitute a contract or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, or modify the position at any time without notice.

Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.