Client Advocate - Addictions

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Arranges for delivery of needed non-clinical services, as identified in comprehensive assessment.
• Conducts and documents assessment of client and/or client’s needs.
• Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.
• Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.
• Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.
• Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to outside agencies, assisting clients in attaining photo identification, etc.).
• Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
• Participate in case consultation meetings.
• Communicates with Case Management team about issues related to case management, including client needs and barriers as they transition into Outpatient Services as needed.
• Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, planning for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology or Human Services is required.

      EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of full-time relevant employment experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing. 
• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families. 
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue. 
• May involve on-call responsibilities.   
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.      

Time Type:

Full time