Family Partner - Dependency Drug Court Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Coordination (DDCSC) - Biligual
Under the supervision of the program manager, the primary role of parent partner is to provide peer supportive services for Dependency Drug Court (DDC) and non – DDC participants. The Family Partner provides skill support and resources to help DDC participants engage with SUD services. We're looking for a candidate who has personal experience with CWS involvement and/or SUD recovery. This role requires this lived experience to build trust with participants to help them utilize the services in our program.
Required Qualifications
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Personal experience with CWS involvement and/or SUD recovery.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
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Ability to connect with clients while maintaining effective professional boundaries.
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Available 2-3 evenings per week until 7 PM
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
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Works with participants to identify and overcome barriers to treatment participation.
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Provides ongoing skill support and case management services via telehealth, home visits, or community settings, during the day and early evening.
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Collaborates with Substance Use Specialist to meet client needs.
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Assists in completing screenings and referral linkage
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Assist in coordination to connect participants to SUD providers
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Support participants in initiating and continued engagement in SUD treatment
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Completes progress notes as required by Behavioral Health Services contract. Meets service delivery standards as determined by the contract.
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Attend court sessions and provide updates to the Court as required
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Completes other duties as assigned.
Schedule/Compensation
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FT - nonexempt position
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M-F 8 hour shifts. Available 2-3 evenings to offer sessions until 7 PM.
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$22-$24/hour. Salary will commensurate with experience and education. EEO.
Additional Requirements
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Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
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Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
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Employment subject to clearances, including background fingerprinting checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing
