Substance Use Street Outreach Specialist

The Substance Use Street Outreach Specialist is responsible for providing outreach and engagement to individuals in the community struggling with symptoms of substance use. This position is a member of a community collaboration with the Rutland Free Clinic, Turning Point, and the Community Resource Team. The Substance Use Street Outreach Specialist ensures a person centered, trauma informed, harm reduction approach is facilitated through community education, modeling and consultation. This position will maintain a strong connection to the broader Adult Services Team at Rutland Mental Health through weekly team meetings, trainings, weekly supervision, and office space. This position will be primarily community based, meeting and engaging individuals where they are in a variety of settings.