Community Wellness & Addiction Prevention Specialist

Cahuilla Band Of Indians; Anza (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cahuilla Band of Indians seeks a Community Wellness Coordinator to deliver community-based intervention, case management, and resource navigation for Tribal members facing substance use concerns. The role supports engagement in treatment, coordinates transportation, and helps people access care and services.

The Coordinator leads opioid prevention efforts, develops community prevention activities, and builds partnerships with providers across health and behavioral health to support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use, opioid misuse, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and related resources.
• Knowledge of case management, service navigation, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and community response practices.
• Knowledge of barriers to treatment and supportive services.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based intervention, outreach, and case management to Tribal members.
• Engage members and assist with identifying appropriate treatment and services.
• Connect members to treatment, behavioral health, medical, recovery, and community resources.
• Assist with treatment referrals, appointments, intake processes, and other connections.
• Provide transportation to treatment and appointments when needed.
• Maintain regular contact and follow-up with members in care.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Communication

Cultural competence

Independent work

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cahuilla Band of Indians seeks a Community Wellness Coordinator to deliver community-based intervention, case management, and resource navigation for Tribal members facing substance use concerns. The role supports engagement in treatment, coordinates transportation, and helps people access care and services.

The Coordinator leads opioid prevention efforts, develops community prevention activities, and builds partnerships with providers across health and behavioral health to support