Outreach Specialist Part Time

Apis Services Inc

2d • $23

About The Position

The Outreach Specialist is responsible for identifying, engaging, and assessing individuals in the community who are experiencing substance use disorders and may require withdrawal management or other services. This role includes conducting community-based substance abuse assessments to determine the need for withdrawal management, residential or outpatient programming, facilitating rapid access to services, and supporting individuals through the initial stages of treatment entry using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, human services, or a related field and 2+ years of proven success in healthcare outreach/admissions or a current credential in substance use disorder treatment with lived experience. The credential can be either in alcohol or other drug use or peer support and valid for 2+ years in the state of employment.
• Experience conducting substance use assessments and working with individuals requiring withdrawal management services
• Strong interviewing, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing skills
• Ability to work independently in community-based and high-acuity environments
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily throughout territory

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive outreach to individuals in the community who are experiencing active substance use and may require withdrawal management or other services, including street-based outreach, shelters, hospitals, and other community settings
• Perform substance abuse screenings and assessments in the community to determine withdrawal needs, level of care, withdrawal risk, and treatment readiness
• Facilitate rapid placement into programming, including bed coordination, intake scheduling, and transportation support
• Provide education on the withdrawal process, withdrawal expectations, and treatment options for continuing care
• Build trust and rapport with individuals using trauma-informed and culturally responsive engagement
• Collaborate closely with Abraxas treatment team members, emergency departments, and community partners to ensure timely access to care
• Advocate for individuals to overcome barriers to admission such as insurance issues, lack of identification, transportation, or stigma
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach encounters, assessments, and referrals
• Participate in community outreach events, crisis response efforts, and ongoing training related to substance use and withdrawal management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level