Addiction Prevention Specialist II

Compensation We Offer   

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $31.40 - $38.61 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications**
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions**

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! 
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans

Schedule 

Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 7 pm

About our Program

Our drop-in center is located in San Jose, California offers a safe haven for youth looking for hope and opportunities.
The Hope Center aims to support and empower youth to have the tools needed to be successful adults. We offer an array of services such as: street outreach and engagement, peer support groups, music studio, mental health and healthcare services, education, community garden, laundromat, showers, hot meals, substance use disorder treatment, transportation to and from the center, linkage to other services, housing assistance, and workforce development

Under general supervision, implements the full range of substance use services within the context of the Certified Community Behavior Health Clinic in community, school, and clinic-based settings.

• Outreach and screening
  
  • Participate and support universal outreach activities to increase awareness of substance use among the target population.
  • Conduct presentations to various target audiences (e.g., schools, community) to increase awareness of the impact of substance use.
  • Conduct substance use screenings and refer to treatment accordingly.
  • Support the Drop-In Center and Youth Development:
  • Receives, reviews, and processes referrals as necessary.
  • Provides referral sources for individuals identified as needing supports through screenings.
• Substance use treatment
  
  • Implement client intake, screening, and assessment procedures.
  • Implement and ensure follow through on each client's personalized treatment plan.
  • Ensure treatment plans include crisis intervention and community supports.
  • Provide evidence-based individual and/or group outpatient substance use treatment in clinic, community, or school based settings.
  • Coordinate care with other service providers and peer supports.
  • Support facilitation of services within Uplift Family Services programs, particularly with the CCBHC, and between Uplift Family Services/CCBHC and external partners (e.g., schools, agencies with MOUs, etc.).
• Recovery Supports
  
  • Support Clients in developing WRAP plan and in recovery support efforts.
• Administration
  
  • Works with Program Manager on fund development.
  • Participates in internal and external multidisciplinary/cross functional teams.
  • Attend organization and departmental staff meetings as required.
  • Coordinate with evaluation team on evaluation requirements.
  • Conduct client follow-up interviews at six (6) months post-discharge.
  • Completes outcome measures.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of relevant experience- e.g., behavioral health, social services, homelessness, substance use required, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education)
• Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals) certification required.