Substance Use Disorder Specialist (Permanent Supportive Housing)

Overview

Provides SUD assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination for PSH residents.

Key Responsibilities

• record keeping
• hipaa compliance
• referral management
• care coordination
• screening assessment
• outreach services

Tasks

-Maintains thorough and accurate records in both written form and through assigned electronic databases -Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards -Creates relationships with substance use treatment providers and develops the referral process; maintains a resource listing of substance use disorder services -Collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams -Coordinates program department activities as directed by supervisor -Drives personal vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and drives agency vehicles periodically to transport clients -Provides follow-up services to ensure that referrals are completed; provide advocacy as needed, engage in care coordination and discharge planning -Provides Project Based outreach to participants with a history of Homelessness living in permanent supportive housing. -Collaborates with Assistant Directors, Enrichment Coordinator and onsite staff to develop programming for all PSH sites -Motivates PSH residents to engage in services and activities that promote well-being by building rapport, collaborating with the ICMS team and providing support to participants -Responsible for providing insight and knowledge of substance use-related disorders to outreach team members -Screens and identifies persons with a substance use disorder or substance use symptoms; works with the individuals to develop a substance use treatment plan utilizing a harm reduction approach -Handling emotionally charged situations and providing crisis intervention -Attends various regular staff, agency and community meetings as designated by supervisor

Requirements

• microsoft office
• zoom
• driver’s license
• sud training
• accreditation
• bilingual

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and web-based software -Proficient in extensive charting, electronic data entry, and documentation -Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required -Experience in field-based services and familiarity with Coordinated Entry System (CES) for homelessness -Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standing -Understanding of substance use disorders according to DSM-5 -Demonstrates empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and high tolerance for individuals with mental and physical health needs -Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule -Must be enrolled in a substance use disorder (SUD) counselor training program but have not yet completed the training program, internship hours, and certification exam. -Familiarity with "harm reduction" and "housing first" approaches -Active CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP accreditation required -Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification -Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances -Strong prioritization skills for roles and tasks -6 months experience providing direct homeless service delivery, case management, health care, behavioral health care, or substance use counseling required -Availability for after-hours crisis response -Clinical experience with multiple diagnoses -Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred -In-depth knowledge of issues faced by homeless individuals, including health, substance abuse, mental health, and resources -Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the time -Must be registered with CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP. -Must be able to provide documentation of enrollment in the SUD counselor training program and registration with CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP. -Advocacy and creative problem-solving abilities -Ability to be flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing change -Experience working with individuals experiencing homeless preferred -Completed Substance Use Counselor course work including internship and externship hours and certification exam -Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical Exam -Conflict resolution expertise

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About La Family Housing

-It expanded from outreach programs to developing and managing properties offering interim, affordable, and supportive housing. -Its projects span short-term shelters, transitional apartments, and long-term supportive communities for families, individuals, and veterans. -The organization integrates housing with wrap-around case management, job assistance, health services, and more to ensure lasting stability. -A standout is ‘The Irmas Family Campus’, a purpose-built administrative and service hub designed to centralize client support.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-conditional job offer before background check; fair chance act applies. -post‑offer tb clearance and pre‑employment physical exam required.