Addiction Specialist Coordinator

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Denver seeks an Addiction Specialist Coordinator to coordinate comprehensive care for clients with Substance Use Disorders, linking hospital discharges to outpatient, home health, nursing, psychiatry and case management to promote continuity and stabilization.

Embedded in the SIPPRA team, the role supports low-barrier access to treatment, helps launch a Contingency Management program, develops care plans, coordinates resources, monitors progress and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for position requirements on case-by-case basis.
• Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire (with the exception of SSHC).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care for clients engaged in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, ensuring integration across behavioral health, medical, psychiatric, and case management services.
• Facilitate access and continuity of care by coordinating referrals, transitions from hospitals or detox programs, and re-engagement following missed appointments or lapses in treatment.
• Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by collaborating with prescribers, nurses, and care teams to promote adherence, timely follow-up, and consistent client engagement.
• Implement and monitor Contingency Management (CM) initiatives to support recovery for individuals with stimulant and opioid use disorders, including tracking participation and documenting outcomes.
• Provide client-centered care management focused on stabilization, recovery, housing retention, and connection to long-term supports and benefits.
• Promote client safety and crisis stabilization through proactive engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of emergency or behavioral health services as needed.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to enhance coordination, address systemic barriers, and improve access to services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support care continuity and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a culture of quality improvement by identifying service gaps, sharing best practices, and participating in team learning and development.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Recovery-focused interventions

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice preferred

Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire

Education/experience substitution allowed

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We Create Lasting Solutions To Homelessness By

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
• Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Position Summary

The Addiction Specialist Coordinator supports individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including opioid and methamphetamine use, through comprehensive care coordination and engagement with Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) services. The Coordinator strengthens connections between hospital and emergency department (ED) discharges, outpatient care, home health, nursing, psychiatry, and case management to promote continuity and stabilization.

This position plays a central role in implementing and supporting low-barrier access to treatment and will help launch and maintain a Contingency Management (CM) program within supportive housing. This evidence-based approach provides tangible incentives to encourage recovery milestones such as treatment participation and drug abstinence. The position also develops and implements care plans, coordinates services and resources, monitors client progress, provides advocacy and support, facilitates referrals to other services, and maintains case documentation and data collection. Embedded within the SIPPRA (Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act) team, the Coordinator contributes to integrated, outcome-driven approaches that advance recovery and housing stability.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Coordinate comprehensive care for clients engaged in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, ensuring integration across behavioral health, medical, psychiatric, and case management services.
• Facilitate access and continuity of care by coordinating referrals, transitions from hospitals or detox programs, and re-engagement following missed appointments or lapses in treatment.
• Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by collaborating with prescribers, nurses, and care teams to promote adherence, timely follow-up, and consistent client engagement.
• Implement and monitor Contingency Management (CM) initiatives to support recovery for individuals with stimulant and opioid use disorders, including tracking participation and documenting outcomes.
• Provide client-centered care management focused on stabilization, recovery, housing retention, and connection to long-term supports and benefits.
• Promote client safety and crisis stabilization through proactive engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of emergency or behavioral health services as needed.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to enhance coordination, address systemic barriers, and improve access to services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support care continuity and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a culture of quality improvement by identifying service gaps, sharing best practices, and participating in team learning and development.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions and documentation.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Certifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice preferred
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for position requirements on case-by-case basis.
• Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire (with the exception of SSHC). This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in addiction services, case management, or healthcare coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT, recovery focused interventions, and trauma-informed care models strongly preferred.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges highly desirable.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong understanding of recovery focused interventions, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Skill in organization, multitasking, and maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and across systems.
• Comfort in de-Scalating crises and supporting clients through behavioral health challenges.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Physical Demands

Percentage of work time spent on activity 0% - 24% 25% to 49% 50% to 74% 75% to 100%

SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents.

HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others.

STANDING/WALKING: X

CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING: X

LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: X

Working Conditions

• Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment with frequent interpersonal interactions, occasional work in-home, shelters or other outreach situations as needed. May require time outdoors or in a company or personal vehicle or public transit.
• Schedule is generally M–F. Flexibility is required to work outside of the regular schedule when needed.

Coalition Benefits

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status or any characteristic protected by law.