OPTIONS Liaison

Sweetser • Portland, ME

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About The Position

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees. This exciting position collaborates with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services to provide intensive outreach, assessment, referral and linkage to appropriate resources for individuals who have experienced a non-fatal overdose or are at risk through the OPTIONS program (Overdose Prevention through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone and Safety).

Requirements

• Eligibility for CADC within first 6 months of employment.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain collaborative partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services.
• Provide regular anti-stigma and SUD informational sessions to law enforcement officers, community providers, and educational institutions.
• Provide on-scene co-responses and intensive follow up outreach for SUD/OUD related emergency calls.
• Conduct ASAM level of care criteria assessments with consenting individuals.
• Provide brief short-term intervention with a focus on harm reduction.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to community-based treatment and recovery services for consenting individuals.
• Provide linkage to HQHC providers, harm reduction sites, naloxone resources and recovery coach services.
• Support individuals in application for applicable benefits to include Mainecare, non-emergency transportation resources, housing and/or food security services.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all contacts and activities.
• Utilize supervisory supports appropriately and participate in all team/program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees