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Position Summary:

Person in this position, under the direction of the project coordinator, will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support and sustain community-led action around issues related to substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, outreach, intervention, and recovery support services. This person respects, and is respected by, the clients they serve and applies their understanding of distinct community and social and economic backgrounds, as well as individual experiences and needs to support and empower clients. Essential job functions include those listed below.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and sustain positive relationships with individuals and organizations within the local community. Understand the challenges of the local community and leverage/provide resources to address those challenges. Organize, conduct, and/or attend community canvassing and outreach events that engage local residents and strategic partners. Work collaboratively with community partners to identify client needs, facilitate access to needed services, and follow up using various platforms (e.g., NowPow). Assist clients in establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community to include public benefits enrollment and redetermination. Provide services that promote recovery and resiliency. Advocate for/with clients to improve access to services, information, or treatment. Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the client’s current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. Work in street and office settings to support in-person and on-line program activities. Maintain required documentation and adhere to all reporting requirements as outlined by the funder and the program for each client/participant. Demonstrate initiative and contextual awareness by seeking out new work projects and contributing ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned.