Public Health Advocate - II (Outreach 3 PM - 11 PM)

Job description

- Provide peer recovery support services to clients with substance use disorder (SUD) and to achieve sustained recovery in outreach and RSB day space settings as assigned. - Facilitate client access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups. - Work with PAATHS staff on determining appropriate level of care, community resources, and placement opportunities. - Develop ongoing relapse prevention plan for clients. - Monitor client progress in treatment and advocate for services. Assist client in navigating the healthcare system and social service systems. Accompany clients to appointments and court. Provide transportation as needed. - Provide support in acute care and emergency department settings as needed. Work with hospital and BEST team staff as needed. - Facilitate communication between client and treatment providers and medical providers. - Provide support and referrals to families and friends supporting client through recovery process. - Provide overdose prevention training and safety planning as needed. - Educate individuals on harm reduction and safe injection practices. - Provide crisis management, collection and safe disp...