Reach-In Specialist - Access Point

About the role

The Reach-In Specialist provides screening, assessment, and linkage to care services to individuals throughout Milwaukee County experiencing substance use and recovery support needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a trauma informed approach when assessing and coordinating support and services.
• Respond to referral sources including but not limited to individuals who self-refer, probation and parole agents with the Wisconsin State Dept. of Corrections, and case managers from the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services to complete substance use screens and assessments.
• Based on outcome of the assessment and the determined level of need, provide follow-up coordination of services to ensure the individual is linked to services in the community or through Milwaukee County.
• Complete all forms in Avatar by the required deadline, set forth by the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services division. This includes but is not limited consents/authorizations, PPS NOMS, the Comprehensive Assessment form, CARS Referral form, CARS Assessment Result and Placement form, Crisis Progress Note, and other documents pending the level of need of the individual being assessed.
• Collaborate with individuals, their natural supports, community resources, and identified