Substance Use Recovery Specialist
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SUMMARY
The Substance Use Recovery Specialist will implement substance use recovery programing for dually diagnosed adults living in ACOF’s various apartments. This position will coordinate services practicing harm reduction and housing first principles, including leading on-site support and recovery groups and 12 step meetings or coordinating these groups through service sub-contractor, consulting with supportive services and property management staff regarding tenants’ progress and participation; making referrals with clinicians, or impatient addiction counseling centers as appropriate. The Specialist will also continue to establish relationships with clinics, substance use recovery programs, treatment centers, community associations and coalition meetings. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of substance use issues that may arise for individuals with a mental diagnosis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECT SERVICES
- Assesses tenant’s mental health substance use and independent living needs by collecting a pre-assessment survey from tenants who are referred by case managers
- Supports the establishment of tenant driven recovery activities and groups within the building using the Harm Reduction model and having a comprehensive understanding of Housing First
- Assists tenants in linking with resources in the community, primarily recovery services and activities aimed at increasing the tenant’s knowledge of community resources and ability to use those resources
- Maintains a service provider referral network for tenants that entails identifying and establishing effective relationships with agencies that provide recovery and treatment services
- Prepares and submits reports as required to supervisor to document outcomes and effectiveness of services
- Prepares and submits reports as required by funding agencies to document outcomes and effectiveness of services
- Maintains individual tenant files in an organized and professional manner with updated case notes
- Assists tenants in linking with resources in the community, primarily recovery services and activities aimed at increasing the tenant’s knowledge of community resources and ability to use those resources
From A Community of Friends's job posting, checked Oct 20, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
About A Community of Friends
A Community of Friends hires mental health staff and front-office staff in Los Angeles, Pacoima and other towns in California.
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