L.A. Family Housing Corporation
Substance Use Disorder Specialist II (Weekend, Thurs-Mon)
L.A. Family Housing Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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SUBST001733Apply nowPosted: July 8, 2024Full-TimeRate: $28.22 USD per hourLocations
Showing 1 locationNorth Hollywood, CA 91605, USA
Travel Required: YesDescription
WHY JOIN US:You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With nearly 40 years of experience and 11,000+ people’s lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!THE POSITION:The Substance Use Disorder Specialist is responsible for providing street-based substance use disorder assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and follow-up referral/service tracking to people experiencing homelessness living on the streets and/or in encampments. This position will work within a street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and will collaborate with various community agencies and programs that provide inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Engaging in mobile, street-based outreach to connect with homeless individuals in their environmentBuilding rapport and providing emotional support to motivate individuals to engage in outreach services and community referralsDeveloping relationships with substance use treatment providers and managing the referral processProviding ongoing housing-focused case management with a Harm Reduction and Housing First approachIdentifying and screening individuals with substance use disorders and creating tailored treatment plansOffering follow-up services to ensure completed referrals and providing advocacy when neededSharing substance use disorder knowledge with outreach team membersMaintaining thorough and accurate records in written and electronic formsCoordinating program activities and attending meetings as directed by your supervisorUtilizing personal and agency vehicles to drive around Los Angeles County for outreachEmbracing additional assignments from your supervisor to contribute to our missionDrives personal vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and drives agency vehicles periodically to transport clientsAdditional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorWHAT YOU’RE SKILLED AT:Field-based service expertise; familiarity with Coordinated Entry System (CES) and its goal of 'functional zero'Deep understanding of homeless single adults' challenges (e.g. health, substance abuse, mental health, domestic abuse, resources for undocumented individuals)Empathetic and non-judgmental approach with homeless individualsHigh tolerance for mental and physical health needs, embracing 'harm reduction' and 'housing first' principlesFamiliarity with DSM-5 substance use disordersProficient in extensive charting, electronic data entry, and documentationClinical experience with complex cases (substance use, mental illness, physical illness)Availability for after-hours crisis calls and disaster responseCrisis intervention skills for emotionally charged situations in the fieldMultidisciplinary teamwork experienceProficiency in Microsoft Programs, Zoom, and web-based softwareEffective prioritization of roles, tasks, and deliverablesStrong advocacy and creative problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsOTHER:Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standardsAbility to be flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing changeObtain and maintain CPR/First Aid CertificationAbility to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearancesAbility to pass a pre-employment physical examTravel is a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the timeMust have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standingUse of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is requiredAbility to work a 9/80 work scheduleWHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED:Active CADAC or CAADE or CAPP accreditation requiredOne (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct health, behavioral health, or substance use counselingWHAT WE OFFER:Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility, Professional Development Funds, Emergency Funds and more!PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.FAIR CHANCE ACTLA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.Travel Required
Yes. 30% Travel required; Use of personal vehicle requiredQualifications
Experience
Required
Active CADAC, CAADE or CAPP accreditation required1-2 years:
One (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct health, behavioral health, or substance use counseling
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SUBST001733Apply nowPosted: July 8, 2024Full-TimeRate: $28.22 USD per hourLocations
Showing 1 locationNorth Hollywood, CA 91605, USA
Travel Required: YesDescription
WHY JOIN US:You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With nearly 40 years of experience and 11,000+ people’s lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!THE POSITION:The Substance Use Disorder Specialist is responsible for providing street-based substance use disorder assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and follow-up referral/service tracking to people experiencing homelessness living on the streets and/or in encampments. This position will work within a street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and will collaborate with various community agencies and programs that provide inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Engaging in mobile, street-based outreach to connect with homeless individuals in their environmentBuilding rapport and providing emotional support to motivate individuals to engage in outreach services and community referralsDeveloping relationships with substance use treatment providers and managing the referral processProviding ongoing housing-focused case management with a Harm Reduction and Housing First approachIdentifying and screening individuals with substance use disorders and creating tailored treatment plansOffering follow-up services to ensure completed referrals and providing advocacy when neededSharing substance use disorder knowledge with outreach team membersMaintaining thorough and accurate records in written and electronic formsCoordinating program activities and attending meetings as directed by your supervisorUtilizing personal and agency vehicles to drive around Los Angeles County for outreachEmbracing additional assignments from your supervisor to contribute to our missionDrives personal vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and drives agency vehicles periodically to transport clientsAdditional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorWHAT YOU’RE SKILLED AT:Field-based service expertise; familiarity with Coordinated Entry System (CES) and its goal of 'functional zero'Deep understanding of homeless single adults' challenges (e.g. health, substance abuse, mental health, domestic abuse, resources for undocumented individuals)Empathetic and non-judgmental approach with homeless individualsHigh tolerance for mental and physical health needs, embracing 'harm reduction' and 'housing first' principlesFamiliarity with DSM-5 substance use disordersProficient in extensive charting, electronic data entry, and documentationClinical experience with complex cases (substance use, mental illness, physical illness)Availability for after-hours crisis calls and disaster responseCrisis intervention skills for emotionally charged situations in the fieldMultidisciplinary teamwork experienceProficiency in Microsoft Programs, Zoom, and web-based softwareEffective prioritization of roles, tasks, and deliverablesStrong advocacy and creative problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsOTHER:Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standardsAbility to be flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing changeObtain and maintain CPR/First Aid CertificationAbility to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearancesAbility to pass a pre-employment physical examTravel is a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the timeMust have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standingUse of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is requiredAbility to work a 9/80 work scheduleWHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED:Active CADAC or CAADE or CAPP accreditation requiredOne (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct health, behavioral health, or substance use counselingWHAT WE OFFER:Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility, Professional Development Funds, Emergency Funds and more!PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.FAIR CHANCE ACTLA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.Travel Required
Yes. 30% Travel required; Use of personal vehicle requiredQualifications
Experience
Required
Active CADAC, CAADE or CAPP accreditation required1-2 years:
One (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct health, behavioral health, or substance use counseling
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