Metro Line Substance Use Specialist Weekends- (5558)

We’re looking for candidates with:

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.

Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.

Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.

$24.78 - $30.20

per hour

plus

w

eekend differential - $2.41/hr

Pay Frequency:

As part of the

Metro Rail Outreach team

, the

Substance Use Specialist

will participate in daily street outreach to homeless clients on the MTA (Metro) system in the metropolitan Los Angeles region. Using the PATH Street Outreach Integrated Care approach, the Substance Use Specialist will provide outreach and engagement services to conduct interventions to quickly assess and link clients to long-term housing, health, mental health and other supportive services. The Substance Use Specialist may attend community meetings and develop relationships with local businesses, organizations, and service providers. Substance Use Specialist will refer clients for necessary services and offer transportation assistance. The Substance Use Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary street outreach team to identify solutions to trends within the homeless community

Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved well-being beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

Metro Rail Outreach Team

as the

Substance Use Specialist

at the

RHC

location.