Substance Use Disorder Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY

The Substance Use Disorder Coordinator will assist California Tribal TANF Partnership families and local partnership Tribes. This position will be responsible for educating adults in substance abuse disorders through workshops and providing preventative information. This position will also send referrals to the appropriate facilities based on the needs of the program participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Provides information on available programs in all counties in CTTP service areas for treatment and rehabilitation, and assists program participants in applying for rehabilitation services.
• Conducts outreach programs at CTTP Sites and/or local Partner Tribes to help identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to avoid such behavior. 
• Develops and facilitates drug and alcohol life skills training and other training that will assist participants in making healthy life choices.
• Maintains communication to referred participants to provide support. 
• Maintains Participant records in regards to any referrals made on behalf of the Participant, makes timely case notes in the TANF Assistant Software, and keeps the Caseworker updated on the progress of the Participant.
• Maintains case management of caseload, making referrals and collateral contacts with multiple community agencies.  
• Coordinates and interacts with site staff, CTTP coordinators, community agencies, Partner Tribes, the court system, various public entities and various counseling and drug/alcohol treatment providers.
• All other duties as assigned.