PATH · 3 weeks ago
Harm Reduction Specialist - Villas on the Park (JR 5425)
Santa Clara County
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.75/hr - $36.33/hr
2+ years expPATH (People Assisting The Homeless) is dedicated to assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through various services across California. The Harm Reduction Specialist will work as part of a team to address barriers to permanent housing and community integration by conducting substance use assessments and providing ongoing case management support to clients.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform initial comprehensive substance use assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses ongoing case management services, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and coordination of needed community services
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the team and client, addressing short-term and long-term goals. Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or changed as needed
Meet at least weekly with clients to provide therapeutic, supportive case management services addressing functional and substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing
Conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment, provide appropriate interventions as needed, consult with LCSW supervisor, and complete critical incident reporting within 24 hours as required per contract and PATH policies
Provide crisis intervention services focused on enhancing the client’s ability to independently problem solve, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self-coordinate their own care
Provide intentional case management supports that move the client from a high intensive level of service to a more independent, recovery-focused level of service as appropriate
Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery such as intensive case management, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction
Support clients who have difficulty with sobriety in making safer choices (ex., Needle exchange)
Maintain documentation standards as set forth by the program contract and PATH policies. Complete progress notes on every face-to-face/ telephone contact with client or collateral contact within 24 hours
Qualification
Required
Two (2) year of demonstrated experience providing substance abuse counseling or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver's license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Certification in substance use counseling (e.g., CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Retirement plan
Company
PATH
PATH's mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katie Hill
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Jonathan Castillo, LISW
Chief Regional Officer
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