POSITION TITLE: SUD Navigator- Youth Program

DEPARTMENT: Recovery and Wellness- Contra Costa

REPORTS TO: Contra Costa Program Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: 1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt, Union Position

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a well-qualified Substance Use Navigator in the Contra Costa Youth Program. This program provides outreach and substance use counseling services to adolescents in the Richmond and Concord areas of Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa Youth Program is an adolescent substance use and addiction treatment program that conducts outreach to the local area to inform other service providers, schools, social service organizations, and community members about the availability of these services, with a focus on services for individuals who are Spanish-speaking and/or Latinx; the program also provides intake and assessment, individual, group and family counseling, information and referrals, to youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age. The goal of the program is to reduce the likelihood of alcoholism and drug abuse by youth and to assist them in becoming an established and integral part of the community both through direct service and increasing awareness of the available support among key community members and organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Outreach
  • Locate, identify and initiate the engagement process for individuals eligible for services by frequenting locations throughout Contra Costa County with a focus on the Richmond and Concord areas;
  • Establish working partnerships with stakeholders and referral organizations including schools, youth centers, youth justice systems, behavioral health agencies, and similar;
  • Maintain positive agency relations with other service providers to provide enhanced services for youth;
  • Accurately and thoroughly represent the importance and value of substance use services for youth, and specifically the services offered within this program.
• Direct Substance Use Treatment
  • Conduct initial intake and assessments;
  • Formulate treatment recovery plans for program participants;
  • Conduct individual, group, and collateral counseling sessions;
  • Develop and implement educational activities for youth and family members;
  • Maintain all client program files;
  • Develop community resources for clients and family members;
  • Maintain and submit all program documentation and reports in Contra Costa County Electronic Health Record System
  • Provide assessment and appropriate referrals to clients for educational, training, and other supportive services as needed;
  • Represent clients and intervene on their behalf with probation officers, school teachers and school administration etc.
• Team Participation
  • Participate in all Recovery and Wellness Department activities, meetings, events, etc.;
  • Participate in case management sessions with Program Supervisor as needed;
  • Plan and implement social and recreational activities for program participants;
  • Attend trainings as required/scheduled by Recovery and Wellness Department;
  • Attend and collaborate meetings with other co-staff and agencies;
  • Develop and complete compliance reports or performance reports as assigned;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Written and Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Change Agent
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Accountable
• Resilient
• Ethical
• Strong Attention to details
• Organized
• Results Oriented

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Required - California Drug and Alcohol Certification or Registration (must be either a “CADC” from CCAPP, or “CATC” from CAADE, please list this designation and number clearly after candidate name on CV)
• Required Bilingual Spanish/English;
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and recovery/ treatment programs and principles;
• Knowledge of and sensitive to the needs of the Latino Community;
• Knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse;
• Must demonstrate ability to understand client needs and work with adult women.
• Ability to take instructions;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Strong oral and written skills;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to comprehend written material and accurately process information;
• Ability to organize and prioritize several projects simultaneously;
• Willingness to perform related duties as assigned.
• Valid CA Driver’s license
  • Auto insurance: Personal vehicle may be used for business related purposes; it is recommended you inform your auto insurance carrier.
• Current state-mandated guidelines requires employees in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster shots. Accommodations may be available as required by law. Applicants who are offered a position will be asked about their vaccination status and applications will be required to provide proof of vaccinations against COVID-19 including booster shots. The agency can provide accommodations as required by law in certain circumstances.