Substance Use Case Manager - Barre & Hartford

About the role

Lund’s Regional Partnership Program (RPP) seeks a dedicated and driven Case Manager to support families, create meaningful change, and address substance use challenges in our communities. RPP Case Managers work out of local DCF Family Services offices to improve the well-being and permanency outcomes of children affected by parental substance misuse. This position provides support across both Barre and Hartford DCF offices, with times spent in each location varying based on referrals, caseloads and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with DCF staff to screen for problematic substance use, link parents to appropriate treatment services, and address barriers to successful engagement.
• Conduct substance use screenings and coordinate referrals to assessment and treatment providers.
• Foster treatment engagement by addressing transportation, childcare, or stigma barriers.
• Provide consultation and training to DCF staff on substance use and treatment services.
• Liaise between the treatment system and DCF Family Services, delivering services in various settings including DCF offices, community spaces, and caregivers’ homes.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate degree required.
• A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a human services field is preferred.
• Experience providing case management to persons in a substance use, recovery, or mental health treatment setting is preferred.
• Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certificate or the ability to test for certification within the first year of employment.
• Financial support, clinical supervision, and training provided by Lund to obtain the AAP certificate.
• Experience working with families, in multidisciplinary teams, and knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Ability to adhere to strong professional boundaries and maintain client confidentiality in line with state and federal regulations.
• Skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Suite programs, Electronic Health Records, and video conferencing (Zoom and Teams).

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation is required; occasional statewide travel may be required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

At Lund, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible positions that includes:

• Health, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, generous time-off accrual, 13 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements.

Pay

The starting rate is $25/hour.

Schedule

Regular attendance is necessary and essential to meeting the expectations of the job.

Why Join Our Team at Lund

For over 132 years, Lund has been harnessing hope and providing opportunities to help strengthen families and ensure a safe, secure, and loving environment for all Vermont children. As a multi-service nonprofit organization, Lund serves more than 5,000 individuals each year. Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support, and adoption. At Lund, we celebrate our clients' and staff's unique strengths and talents, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration thrives. Our work is rooted in a strengths-based approach, focusing on family-centered services, including lifelong adoption support and innovative residential and community treatment programs that address both treatment and parenting. Our team believes in creating a vibrant, fun, and community-oriented workplace, emphasizing professional growth through ongoing training and weekly supervision. We value employee well-being, offering staff-led initiatives for wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as opportunities for work-life balance, with some positions offering flexible or hybrid schedules. Lund provides competitive pay, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package, making Lund a place where you can thrive personally and professionally.