EMT Post-Overdose Response Specialist — Crisis & Recovery

City of Española; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Española is seeking a dedicated outreach and case management specialist to support individuals in treatment and recovery, working with social services, law enforcement, and the fire department.

The role focuses on expanding warm hand-off services for co-occurring SUD, OUD, and mental health conditions, including outreach and case management to clients and stakeholders, while maintaining a secure environment through de-escalation and mental health first aid.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High School Diploma or GED; 3 years’ case management experience, preferably in fire service or law enforcement.
• Must obtain EMT certification within one year.
• Experience with case management, field work such as Post Overdose Response and crisis management is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by the City of Española’s auto/vehicle insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with social services staff, law enforcement, and fire department to support individuals in treatment and recovery.
• Expand warm hand-off services to include co-occurring SUD, OUD and mental health conditions.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT certification

Job description

City of Española is seeking a dedicated outreach and case management specialist to support individuals in treatment and recovery, working with social services, law enforcement, and the fire department.

The role focuses on expanding warm hand-off services for co-occurring SUD, OUD, and mental health conditions, including outreach and case management to clients and stakeholders, while maintaining a secure environment through de-escalation and mental health first aid.