Substance Use Case Manager - St. Johnsbury & Morrisville

Lund • St. Johnsbury, VT

4d • $25 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lund’s Regional Partnership Program (RPP) seeks a dedicated and driven Case Manager to support families, create meaningful change, and address substance use challenges in our communities. RPP Case Managers work out of local DCF Family Services offices to improve the well-being and permanency outcomes of children affected by parental substance misuse. This position provides support across both St. Johnsbury and Morrisville DCF offices, with times spent in each location varying based on referrals, caseloads and program needs. Flexibility, collaboration and the ability to build strong working relationships across multiple communities and teams are essential in this role.

In close collaboration with DCF staff, RPP Case Managers play a vital role at the front end of child protection, screening for problematic substance use, linking parents to appropriate treatment services, and addressing barriers to successful engagement. By increasing access to and participation in treatment, RPP Case Managers provide support at the individual level and across the broader care system, ensuring families receive the help they need to thrive.

This role conducts substance use screenings, coordinates referrals to assessment and treatment providers, and fosters treatment engagement by addressing transportation, childcare, or stigma barriers. Case managers provide consultation and training to DCF staff on substance use and treatment services while liaising between the treatment system and DCF Family Services. Services are delivered in various settings, including DCF offices, community spaces, and caregivers’ homes, ensuring that families receive support where they need it most.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree required.
• Ability to adhere to strong professional boundaries and maintain client confidentiality in line with state and federal regulations.
• Skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Suite programs, Electronic Health Records and video conferencing (Zoom and Teams).
• Regular attendance is necessary and essential to meeting the expectations of the job.
• Ability to maintain a valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation is required.
• Occasional statewide travel may be required.
• Successful completion of background and driving checks is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a human services field is preferred.
• Experience providing case management to persons in a substance use, recovery, or mental health treatment setting preferred.
• Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certificate or the ability to test for certification within first year of employment.
• Experience working with families, in multidisciplinary teams, and knowledge of community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts substance use screenings.
• Coordinates referrals to assessment and treatment providers.
• Fosters treatment engagement by addressing transportation, childcare, or stigma barriers.
• Provides consultation and training to DCF staff on substance use and treatment services.
• Liaises between the treatment system and DCF Family Services.
• Delivers services in various settings, including DCF offices, community spaces, and caregivers’ homes.

Benefits

• Financial support, clinical supervision, and training provided by Lund to obtain the AAP certificate.
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible positions that includes health, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, generous time-off accrual, 13 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree