Addiction Specialist Coordinator - 10764

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless • Denver, CO

4d • $22 - $26

About The Position

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively. The Addiction Specialist Coordinator supports individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including opioid and methamphetamine use, through comprehensive care coordination and engagement with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. The Coordinator strengthens connections between hospital and emergency department (ED) discharges, outpatient care, home health, nursing, psychiatry, and case management to promote continuity and stabilization. NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Skill in organization, multitasking, and maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and across systems.
• Comfort in de-escalating crises and supporting clients through behavioral health challenges.
• At least 2 years’ experience in addiction services, case management, or healthcare coordination preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Previous direct experience with homeless population preferred, or previous experience in a related direct human service field working with underserved populations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MAT, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care models strongly preferred.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges highly desirable.
• May need valid driver license and clean driving record
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care for clients engaged in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, ensuring integration across behavioral health, medical, psychiatric, and case management services.
• Facilitate access and continuity of care by coordinating referrals, transitions from hospitals or detox programs, and re-engagement following missed appointments or lapses in treatment.
• Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by collaborating with prescribers, nurses, and care teams to promote adherence, timely follow-up, and consistent client engagement.
• Implement and monitor Contingency Management (CM) initiatives to support recovery for individuals with stimulant and opioid use disorders, including tracking participation and documenting outcomes.
• Provide client-centered care management focused on stabilization, recovery, housing retention, and connection to long-term supports and benefits.
• Promote client safety and crisis stabilization through proactive engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of emergency or behavioral health services as needed.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to enhance coordination, address systemic barriers, and improve access to services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support care continuity and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a culture of quality improvement by identifying service gaps, sharing best practices, and participating in team learning and development.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
• The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees