Substance Use Specialist

About Start Corporation 

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Substance use Specialist who will provide supportive services to clients, participate in setting treatment goals with clients, and conduct co-occurring groups with clients. Apply today! 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in the social services field (preferred)
• Minimum of one year of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use (required)
• Be over 18 years of age (required)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.

Job Duties / Skills Required 

• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan to address behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Effectively teaches daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and updates every 3 months.
• Conducts co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual with supervision of the Team Lead and other licensed professional staff.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.