Job Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Specialist to be responsible for providing support and assisting the supportive tenants recovering from substance use issues at various stages of change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meeting with supportive tenants to evaluate their substance use and readiness for change Working with the individual(s) to identify challenges and helping the supportive tenants create recovery plans, in conjunction with other Concern Pitkin support staff Providing recovery-based education to supportive tenants and staff utilizing OASAS best practices. Teaching coping mechanisms and relapse prevention skills Leading group/individual educational and group support sessions Making referrals to support groups within the community Conducting assessment, evaluation and intervention Craft tenant crisis management plans Providing Crisis Intervention Maintaining accurate and timely documentation Manage inventory of harm reduction supplies including fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, Naloxone, and other commonly distributed items. Support psychoeducation through close work with tenants involved in addressing the substance abuse including primary prevention, harm reduction, and treatment initiatives such as Stages of Change). Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings





Salary: $57,500