Harm Reduction Specialist - Villas on the Park (JR 5261)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) • CA

119d • $29 - $36

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Site Based Housing as the Harm Reduction Specialist at the San Jose Office. As part of the Site Based Housing, the Harm Reduction Specialist works as part of a team to address any barriers towards permanent housing and community integration. This includes completing a substance use assessment using a harm reduction model and helping to identify positive interventions to improve the client's quality of life. Through motivational interviewing and the Substance Use Disorder Specialist helps increase opportunities and linkages to community resources to decrease social isolation while addressing behavioral health and substance abuse needs throughout the process.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing substance abuse counseling or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Have employment eligibility verification.
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training.
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties, and the ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Certification in substance use counseling (e.g., CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial comprehensive substance use assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses ongoing case management services, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and coordination of needed community services.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the team and client, addressing short-term and long-term goals.
• Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or changed as needed.
• Meet at least weekly with clients to provide therapeutic, supportive case management services addressing functional and substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing.
• Conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment, provide appropriate interventions as needed, consult with LCSW supervisor, and complete critical incident reporting within 24 hours as required per contract and PATH policies.
• Provide crisis intervention services focused on enhancing the client’s ability to independently problem solve, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self-coordinate their own care.
• Provide intentional case management supports that move the client from a high intensive level of service to a more independent, recovery-focused level of service as appropriate.
• Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery such as intensive case management, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
• Support clients who have difficulty with sobriety in making safer choices (ex., Needle exchange).
• Maintain documentation standards as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies.
• Complete progress notes on every face-to-face/ telephone contact with client or collateral contact within 24 hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees