Youth Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Specialist

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation is seeking a Juvenile Recovery Specialist to assess youth for substance use prevention and treatment needs and collaborate with Case Managers and Probation Officers to design individualized programs.

The role involves guiding youth through community resources, participating in weekly MDT meetings, and documenting progress to support prevention and early intervention efforts.

Qualifications

Experience working with youth in prevention or recovery settings.
Ability to coordinate with probation officers and case managers.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Assess youth clients for substance use prevention and treatment needs.
Collaborate with Case Managers and Probation Officers to develop individualized programs.
Provide guidance on risk factors, recovery supports, and intervention strategies.
Connect youth with community prevention and early-intervention programs.
Monitor engagement and progress, reporting updates to MDT members.
Refer youth to appropriate treatment programs when needed.
Document assessments, referrals, and progress in program data systems.
Provide substance use education and prevention information to youth and families.
Participate in weekly MDT meetings as the substance use advisor.
Maintain knowledge of community-based treatment resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

The role involves guiding youth through community resources, participating in weekly MDT meetings, and documenting progress to support prevention and early intervention efforts.

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