Responsible for outreach in the community to providers and stakeholders to increase referrals of children and adolescents eligible for services funded by the Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG). Complete screening, assessments and Intakes of eligible members. Act as the primary point of contact for all members, activities and services funded by the SUBG. Facilitate meetings and follow up on recommendations, to ensure continuity of care and service delivery, and educate members about service options and delivery.

Must be able to obtain and retain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, no experience necessary.
• Associate’s degree plus one (1) year behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Peer Support Specialist certification plus two (2) years of behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Medical Assistant certification plus two (2) years of behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) years of behavioral health work experience.

PLUS:

• 1 year experience working with persons with substance use disorders,
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Juvenile Corrections clearance (PCJCC)
• Must have or be eligible for DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance and able to maintain clearance throughout employment.

Additional Preferred Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in the Behavioral Health (BH)* related field.
• Experience working with Medication Assisted Treatment programs
• Preferably Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO accrual rate

Important Notes:

Must be 21 years of age (automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record. An unacceptable driving record includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• more than two [2] moving violations in the last three [3] years or;
• more than one [1] at-fault accident within the last three [3] years or;
• any major violation (i.e. DUI, Careless/Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, Hit and Run) within the last three [3] years.

Other driving related violations may be considered unacceptable. At time of job offer, submission of 36 month (three year) driving record from DMV will be required. These standards must be maintained throughout employment and up-to-date driving records are reviewed regularly for current employees.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee's current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise (for example, medical marijuana), if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties. Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!