Substance Abuse Refer Spec

Essential Functions:
Assists in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating community outreach in partnership with other health, social service, and community agencies
Educates the community on topics related to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and community reentry to reduce stigma and foster acceptance
Builds community partnerships with other Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) providers, housing programs, and social service providers for potential referrals of clients upon release or discharge from MORE center
Assists with reentry needs of client to prepare for release to ensure they have transportation to treatment, housing, and other social service needs

Examples of Work:

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

Meets with referred clients to assess and refer clients to identify available financial, medical, social, and community assistance and services

Communicates and meets frequently with treatment team to coordinate services to prepare clients for release

Seeks assistance from Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CDAC) or LMDC staff when a need arises that is beyond scope of work to communicate the clients' needs

Follows up with clients post release to ensure smooth transition back to society and continued treatment

Attends community meetings and events to provide information about services and maintain positive public relations

Receives calls, schedules, and meets with clients, as needed, post release to provide additional support for reentry

Disseminates clinic paperwork to clients for completion and assists them with filling out forms if needed for intake, housing, etc.

Collects statistical data, prepares reports on activities and operations, reviews reports to insure timeliness, accountability and compliance with established medical protocols and quality assurance guidelines, and completes special projects

Documents in-client electronic health record regarding interactions and plans post release

Assists counselors and peer support specialist with case management efforts for clients

Performs related work

Physical Requirement and Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Travels to various locations

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's in

Business Administration
Computer Sciences
Criminal Justice
Liberal Arts
Office Administration
Public Administration
Public Health
Social Science
Related field

One year of records management, customer service, or community outreach experience

Other Minimum Requirements:

GENERAL
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must work a varied schedule
Must be accessible by phone and able to return calls from clients on weekends and holidays as required
Must meet other requirements as dictated by funding source

Must complete an annual tuberculosis evaluation
Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Special Requirements:

Must obtain KYConnector Training within one year of employment

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to meet established deadlines
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Skill in time management and organization
Ability to communicate effectively with people of various educational and cultural backgrounds
Ability to effectively work with diverse populations

Experience in working with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programs and clients