Substance Use Case Manager - Burlington

Lund•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lund’s Regional Partnership Program (RPP) is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support families, create meaningful change, and address substance use challenges within communities. RPP Case Managers operate out of local DCF Family Services offices, focusing on improving the well-being and permanency outcomes for children affected by parental substance misuse. This role involves close collaboration with DCF staff, playing a crucial part in the early stages of child protection by screening for problematic substance use, connecting parents with appropriate treatment services, and overcoming barriers to successful engagement. By enhancing access to and participation in treatment, RPP Case Managers offer support at both individual and systemic levels, ensuring families receive necessary assistance to thrive. The position entails conducting substance use screenings, coordinating referrals to assessment and treatment providers, and promoting treatment engagement by addressing obstacles such as transportation, childcare, or stigma. Case managers also provide consultation and training to DCF staff regarding substance use and treatment services, acting as a liaison between the treatment system and DCF Family Services. Services are delivered in diverse environments, including DCF offices, community settings, and caregivers’ homes, to provide support where families need it most.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree
Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certificate or the ability to test for certification within first year of employment
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
Access to reliable transportation
Successful completion of background and driving checks

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a human services field
Experience providing case management to persons in a substance use, recovery, or mental health treatment setting
Experience working with families
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

Support families
Create meaningful change
Address substance use challenges in communities
Improve the well-being and permanency outcomes of children affected by parental substance misuse
Screen for problematic substance use
Link parents to appropriate treatment services
Address barriers to successful engagement (transportation, childcare, stigma)
Provide consultation and training to DCF staff on substance use and treatment services
Liaise between the treatment system and DCF Family Services
Deliver services in various settings, including DCF offices, community spaces, and caregivers’ homes