Educational Liaison

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Education Liaison will coordinate all program efforts with contracted education institutions for the Tuition Incentive Program 2 (TIP2).

Essential Functions

• Establish a working knowledge of SUD programs in LA County, in particular those in SPAs 1, 4, and 6.
• Establish working relationships with three local SUD programs.
• Understand application, enrollment, and program requirements for SUD treatment programs at the contracted educational institutions.
• Absorb and carry out oral and written direction.
• Assist in creating MOUs or contracts with SUD educational institutions.
• Track client successes and difficulties.
• Maintain documentation efforts to ensure high quality service provision.
• Monitor client school progress.
• Monitor follow-through for clients linked to programs, including assisting them with finding intern opportunities.
• Perform quality control duties to ensure required documentation in client charts is accurate and up-to-date.
• Attend division wide meetings and trainings as needed or required.
• Attend all program, department, and funding specific meetings and trainings as required or needed.
• Perform any other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager, Associate Director, Deputy Division Director, or the Division Director.
• Maintain accurate files/records on activities, client services in compliance with HIPAA, CFR 42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.
• Attend meetings associated with other projects as assigned by the Program Manager, Associate Director, Deputy Division Director, or the Division Director.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and community partners.
• Adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
• Identify knowledge gaps and provide appropriate ongoing outreach training to address staff training deficits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university OR 2 years’ experience working in the social service field.
• If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is MANDATORY.
• Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Clearance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• TB test required (Not more than (3) months prior to or (7) days after date of hire and renewal annually thereafter.)
• CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment with company.
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets, HMIS, and word processing skills required.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written direction.
• Knowledge of various community-based treatment providers is necessary.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and auto insurance required.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and show valid proof.
• Must be tested every 30 days for COVID-19 and upload the test results into our HR system, and adhere to all Division and Agency safety protocols, until governing bodies (CDC, State of California, etc) and SSG determine the pandemic is over.