Metro Line Substance Use Specialist Weekends- (5874)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to join its Metro Rail Outreach Team at the RHC location in Los Angeles. The role participates in daily street outreach to people experiencing homelessness on the MTA Metro system throughout metropolitan Los Angeles. Using PATH’s Street Outreach Integrated Care approach, the specialist engages clients, assesses their needs, and links them to long-term housing, health, mental health, substance use, and other supportive services. The specialist may attend community meetings and build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and service providers, and works on a multidisciplinary street outreach team to identify solutions to trends affecting the homeless community. The position is full-time and scheduled Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is non-exempt, requires driving, and is based in Los Angeles, California. The listed pay is $24.78–$30.20 per hour, plus a weekend differential of $2.41 per hour. The lower end of the range applies to candidates meeting minimum experience or with limited relevant experience; the higher end applies to seasoned candidates with considerable relevant experience. PATH describes itself as a mission- and values-driven organization working to assist people experiencing homelessness through prevention, outreach, employment assistance, case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. Its programs use evidence-based practices and aim to address barriers to long-term housing stability, with attention to equity and accessibility.

Requirements

Two years of experience working directly with substance use services.
Employment eligibility verification.
Have or be willing and able to obtain CPR/First Aid training.
Successfully complete a tuberculosis test, background screening, and drug test as conditions of hire.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties.
Be able to qualify for PATH’s insurance coverage.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; PATH cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Perform all regular and customary work within California.
Demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail, collaboration and teamwork, clear verbal and written communication, creativity and initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving, and ethical conduct with professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Certification in substance use counseling, such as CATC, SUDCC, or CADC.

Responsibilities

Conduct nightly outreach at Metro stations, bus stops, and aboard trains to build rapport with clients and help them find housing.
Conduct VI-SPDAT assessments for new clients, connect them to appropriate interventions and services, and document results in HMIS.
Conduct substance abuse assessments and provide referrals as needed.
Provide street-based case management to prepare and connect clients to long-term supportive services and help them achieve their goals.
Assist clients with establishing benefits, obtaining identification, employment assistance, housing referrals, health-related assistance, supportive and subsidized housing applications, and other services that improve quality of life.
Meet regularly with established clients to review, evaluate, and support progress toward goals.
Respond to street outreach service requests within contract timeframes and provide follow-up information to requestors and the supervisor.
Collaborate with community substance abuse and mental health providers to ensure seamless referrals.
Coordinate with local law enforcement and interim service providers to support transitions from street living to interim housing.
Provide information, referrals, linkages, and advocacy for clients’ identified needs.
Develop and use community resources to connect clients with services.
Provide a high-quality customer service environment for clients.
Participate in staff meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete paperwork to track client progress, including daily logs and ISPs, and maintain documentation standards required by the program contract and PATH policies.
Complete paperwork for each face-to-face or telephone contact with a client, and each collateral contact, by close of business on the next working day.