Police Assisted Social Worker

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinate care for overdose survivors to receive treatment, including but not limited to pathways to recovery;Assist police department personnel with implementation of police-based programs designed to address the overdose crisis;Responds to "on the scene" calls at the discretion and approval of on-scene uniform or Investigative field supervisors;Provide substance abuse counseling;Offer psychoeducational opportunities families and friends of Opioid Victims;Develop individual treatment plans and coordinate follow-up appointments and care;Maintain current case notes, documentation, and records;Provide crisis interventions, as needed;Provide referrals to outside agencies;Participate in professional development opportunities;Assist in community outreach and community education;Assist with educating all law enforcement officers regarding appropriate practices and precautions when dealing with fentanyl or other drugs;Build a support network with Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI), the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), and other related programs throughout the State;Collecting and analyzing aggregate data to inform policy and program changes across all Intercepts;Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field, required.

Master's degree, preferred.1 year experience in substance abuse counseling and/or case management, preferred.Certified Addictions Counselors (CAC); Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC); will accept candidates who are in the process of obtaining their CAC, LPC, or LMSW, preferred.Must possess a valid SC Drivers License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of providing case management;Knowledge of serving individuals living with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, and homeless/housing instability;Knowledge of and ability to serve individuals living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder;Knowledge of and ability to serve individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system.Ability to effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds including efforts towards disparity reduction.Knowledge of diversity of cultural and lifestyle experiences, beliefs and practices relating to spiritual, mental, and physical health, community, family structure and dynamics and disparities.Knowledge of County and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.Knowledge of and ability to implement harm reduction principles.Knowledge of and ability to implement trauma-informed care principles.Knowledge of person-centered thinking.Knowledge of social determinants of health.Knowledge of social work best practices and ethics.Knowledge of and ability to partner with community resources and providers.Ability to function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for confidentiality, sensitivity, flexibility, resourceful...