Responsibilities:

Engage individuals with opiate use disorder (OUD) in a trusting and supportive relationship

Educate individuals on various treatment options, including all forms of MOUD.

Provide education and access to Narcan and/or other harm reduction techniques.

Promote the principles of recovery with participants and community providers.

Provide emotional support within professional boundaries

Conduct routine screenings and assessments to determine individuals’ needs

Create and individualize support plan for each person assessed

Regularly and directly communicate with the individuals' direct care team

Motivate and encourage individuals with OUD to stay engaged in both physical health and behavioral health treatment

Assist in accessing and navigating the behavioral health, physical health and criminal justice systems; including but not limited to, scheduling appointments and referrals for services.

Assist in identifying vocational and housing supports; as well as other social supports needed to promote recovery.

Provide community resources and assist in identifying and/or reconnecting to natural supports; including but not limited to, peer recovery supports and self-help groups.

Participate in outreaches within the community with partnering agencies

Collaborate in team meetings with the entire staff to provide cohesive and thorough care for each individual served.

Attend routinely scheduled meetings (in-person or virtual) as required by funders and other governing agencies.

Complete assigned documentation and/or trainings within expected guidelines

Other responsibilities as assigned by Program Director to insure continuity of care and foster a supportive and nurturing environment for growth.