Outreach Worker- AOD

Father Joe's Villages; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Father Joe's Villages is seeking a Street Health Outreach Worker – AOD Services to engage people experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges, guiding them to healthcare, housing, and treatment resources. You will conduct street-based outreach, build trust, and coordinate care plans with partners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in outreach or case management, familiarity with substance use services, and a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of outreach, case management, or related direct-service work.
• Familiarity with substance use treatment, overdose prevention, and housing navigation.
• Current CADTP/CAADE/CCAPP registration or progress toward requirements, subject to program rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct street and community-based outreach to engage individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Maintain an assigned caseload with ongoing engagement, care planning, and follow-up.
• Provide harm-reduction education, overdose prevention resources, and safer-use information.
• Coordinate access to treatment, medications for SUD, withdrawal management, and housing.
• Collaborate with partners to align services with client goals.

Skills

Outreach experience

Case management

Substance use services

Behavioral health navigation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in related field preferred

Associate degree in Social Work

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

CADTP/CAADE/CCAPP

Job description

Reduce barriers. Support healthier futures.As a Street Health Outreach Worker specializing in Alcohol and Other Drug Services at Father Joe’s Villages, you will work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges, helping them access the care, resources, and support they need to move toward greater stability. Through street-based outreach, harm reduction, and Enhanced Care Management (ECM), you will build relationships, address immediate needs, and help individuals navigate healthcare, substance use treatment, housing, and other essential services.Working in the community and alongside healthcare providers, case managers, and community partners, you will maintain an assigned caseload, coordinate individualized care plans, and help clients overcome barriers to accessing services. Whether providing harm-reduction education, connecting someone to treatment, or following up on a healthcare referral, you will support clients’ progress toward their goals.The RoleConduct street and community-based outreach to engage individuals experiencing homelessness, build trusting relationships, and connect them to healthcare, housing, substance use treatment, and other supportive services.Maintain an assigned caseload, providing ongoing engagement, individualized care planning, case management, and follow-up to support continuity of care.Provide harm-reduction education, overdose prevention resources, and safer-use information.Support clients in exploring substance use goals, treatment options, and recovery resources based on their individual needs.Conduct alcohol and other drug (AOD) screenings and assessments within established training and scope to recognize potential overdose or withdrawal concerns and coordinate appropriate clinical or emergency support.Coordinate access to substance use treatment, medications for substance use disorder, withdrawal management, behavioral health services, and other community resources.Collaborate with Street Health, Village Health Center, Case Management, managed care partners, and community providers to coordinate services and support client-identified goals.What You’ll BringA high school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.A minimum of two (2) years of experience in outreach, case management, substance use services, or related direct-service work with vulnerable populations, preferably individuals experiencing homelessness.Familiarity with substance use treatment, overdose prevention, behavioral health resources, and healthcare and housing navigation.Current registration with CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP, or eligibility for registration with demonstrated progress toward applicable requirements, subject to program requirements.Must be at least 21 years old.Valid California driver’s license.Why Father Joe’s VillagesAs a Street Health Outreach Worker – AOD Services, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact in the community. Your ability to build trust, provide practical support, and connect individuals to treatment and healthcare can help create pathways to recovery, improved health, and housing stability.Compensation and BenefitsPay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting pay range is $24.00 - $27.61 per hour.Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement plan optionsPaid time offProfessional development opportunitiesWellness programsEmployee assistance resources to support health and overall well-beingConditions of EmploymentEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, license or certification verification, and other role-related requirements following a conditional offer of employment.Equal Employment OpportunityFather Joe's Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.