Social Service Technician (Substance Abuse Technician)

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Job Posting Title: Social Service Technician (Substance Abuse Technician) Department: Behavioral Health Location: 105 TEXAS ST SE Pay Range: $18.60 - $26.50 Close Date: June 23, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Social Service Technician provides support to individuals requiring social, behavioral health, or substance abuse assistance. Maintains accurate documentation, supports program operations across various settings, and stays informed on best practices in community health, harm reduction, and rehabilitation services. FUNCTIONAL AREA SOCIAL SERVICES The Social Services Technician provides professional-level case management services to individuals in need of assistance. This position assesses client needs, coordinates support services, and advocates on behalf of clients to promote well-being, stability, and access to care. The technician documents service delivery and progress, supports program operations in various settings, and maintains current knowledge in community health, harm reduction, and behavioral health services. SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Substance Abuse Technician provides professional-level support in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. This position delivers detoxification services, facilitates therapeutic activities, and monitors client progress in accordance with treatment plans. The technician works directly with clients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, education, and reintegration into the community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FUNCTIONAL AREA SOCIAL SERVICES Obtains relevant information about clients through interview, assessment, and case history to determine the client's case management needs, existence, or level of addiction severity. Assists in the determination of proper therapeutic approaches and level of care and reports client adherence to program goals and objectives. Works in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation. Processes new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities, and assists clients with daily activities, events, and informational literature. Provides customer service and advocacy on behalf of clients. Responsible for the timely and accurate documentation and reporting of case management processes. Maintains case notes and associated documentation. Prepares case files for periodic review and quality assurance. Performs department program related duties in residential, community, and jail-based settings. Transports clients to appointments and other service locations outside of assigned program. Receives guidance and training from Program Supervisors and Coordinators within the division. Maintains current knowledge base in social service and community health issues as it relates to case management, homelessness, criminal justice, harm reduction and substance use through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups. Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. *The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. SUBSTANCE ABUSE Obtains relevant information about clients through interview, assessment and case history; assists and supports clients through addiction detoxification and recovery; observes, intervenes, and reports client adherence to program goals and objectives. Works in conjunction with other department staff to administer scheduled program curriculum and other activities utilized for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse. Gathers and researches data utilized to track the reliability and validity of treatment that has been provided; makes recommendations regarding modification of services and service delivery. Processes new clients, i.e., issuance of clothing, orientation to the rules of facilities and assists clients with daily activities, events, and informational literature. Will provide education to individuals and groups in the community and facilitate group presentations and workshops. Tr

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