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Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Level Required: Associate degree

• Type of Degree: Associate

• Area of Study/Major: Preferred in Allied Health, Chemical Dependency, or Health Services-related field

• Preferred Educational Qualifications: Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency, Allied Health, Social Services, or Social Work

• Position-Specific Testing Requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) or obtain within first 6 months of employment

Experience

• Minimum Required: 1–3 years of job-related experience

• Prior Job Titles/Occupational Experience: Community Health Worker, Peer Recovery Supporter, Case Manager, or Emergency Department experience

• Preferred Experience:

  • Medical terminology

  • Emergency department experience

  • Substance abuse case management

  • Grants

• Other Experience Requirements: Experience with data entry / Microsoft Office

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a medical condition

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, without judgment, in a culturally relatable way

• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a team

• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct work with minimal supervision

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and high-stress situations

• Ability to design and deliver creative solutions

• Ability to work with confidential patient information

• Ability to conduct motivational interviewing

• Knowledge of available community resources

• Knowledge of EPIC and/or other electronic health record systems

• General computer literacy