Juvenile Recovery Specialist

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation•San Diego, CA

4d•$25 - $32

About The Position

The Juvenile Recovery Specialist assesses youth clients for substance use prevention and treatment needs and collaborates with youth Case Managers and Probation Officers to develop individualized programs. The specialist maintains knowledge of community treatment resources and refers youth to appropriate substance use treatment programs when needed. The role supports youth engagement in community alcohol and drug prevention, early-intervention, and leadership activities. The specialist monitors youth participation and progress, documents assessments and services in program data systems, provides substance use education to youth and families, and participates in weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as the designated substance use advisor.

Responsibilities

Assess youth clients for substance use prevention and treatment needs.
Collaborate with Case Managers and Probation Officers to develop individualized programs for identified clients.
Guide Case Managers on substance use risk factors, recovery supports, and appropriate intervention strategies.
Connect and support youth in engaging with community alcohol and drug prevention, early-intervention, and leadership activities.
Monitor youth engagement and progress in substance use prevention and treatment programs and provide updates to Case Managers and Probation Officers.
Refer youth to appropriate substance use treatment programs when needed.
Document assessments, referrals, service coordination activities, and youth progress in program data systems in accordance with reporting requirements.
Provide substance use education and prevention support to youth and families, including information on alcohol and drug risks and healthy decision-making strategies.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as the designated substance use advisor.
Maintain strong knowledge of community-based substance use treatment resources.