Substance Abuse Support Specialist (Remote-Friendly)

Bernalillo County; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Health benefits

Education assistance program

Lucrative retirement

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Substance Abuse Technician to support individuals needing social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. The role maintains accurate documentation, supports program operations, and stays informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities include client interviews, coordinating with staff, transporting clients to appointments, and maintaining confidential records while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of work experience involving substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtains relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assists and supports clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observes, intervenes, and reports client adherence to program goals and objectives.
• Works in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
• Gathers and researches data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; makes recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery.
• Processes new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assists clients with daily activities, events, and informational literature.
• Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bernalillo County seeks a Substance Abuse Technician to support individuals needing social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. The role maintains accurate documentation, supports program operations, and stays informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities include client interviews, coordinating with staff, transporting clients to appointments, and maintaining confidential records while adhering to safety guidelines.