What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alcohol & Drug Specialist position at Northwest Family Services?
Date: 08/04/26
Title: Alcohol and Drug Specialist
Salary: $26.00 - $28.00
This position requires the employee to drive their own vehicle. Their regular work locations are North Clackamas DHS, Oregon City DHS, Lake Rd. and the community
Alcohol and Drug Specialist
Northwest Family Services A&D Specialist works collaboratively with the Clackamas County Department of Human Services (DHS) team, serving parents with open Child Welfare cases where their substance use has been identified as a barrier to re-unification. A&D Specialist performs ASAM and resource referral for the client while acting as a subject matter expert in support of the DHS Child Welfare Team.
What you’ll do:
- Incorporate a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
- Provide mobile ASAM assessment and/or screening services, including but not limited to in-home, at the DHS office or partnering institutions.
- Provide appropriate treatment recommendations and referrals to the client.
- Provide crisis stabilization and bridge services in collaboration with the DHS team.
- Prepare clients for transition into residential and recovery services.
- Participate in clinical and program supervision as assigned.
- Report subpoenas to Program Manager and respond as requested.
- Meet in-person with RST partners and DHS.
Education / Experience
- Have a CADC-I certification through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment with demonstrable knowledge of ASAM assessment standards.
- Working knowledge of local community and SUD treatment agencies.
Organizational Culture
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
This position requires the use of a personal vehicle and a minimum level of insurance coverage for that vehicle.
· Personal liability insurance with $50,000 for bodily injury per person, with an aggregate of $100,000 per accident, or
· $100,000 combined single limit (bodily injury and property damage combined)
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- substance abuse treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
- ASAM: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CAD Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28