Case Manager I (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization

Position Summary:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health or related field OR 2+ years providing MOUD navigation and harm reduction focused case management services to high-risk populations, including knowledge providing prescriptions for suboxone, naltrexone and other medications (and methadone dispensaries) used to support treatment adherence for clients who access MOUD services.   

Must have experience and training in overdose reversals, de-escalation techniques, motivational interviewing. And experience providing street-based outreach services in urban settings and homeless encampments.  

Must have an understanding of the social determinants of health and how they impact people experiencing homelessness, actively engaged in drug use with proximate social stressors.  

Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships across Glide wide programs as well as with city agencies across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.  

Must understand the core principles and practices of harm reduction and can successfully engage clients in services and retention through the application of risk reduction counseling, strengths-based counseling techniques   

Must have knowledge of the social determinants and health and be able to provide culturally competent, culturally sensitive support to a diverse community of clients to help them achieve stability and self-sufficiency.  

Exceptionally strong communication skills and trust-building skills are required, including comfort and proficiency with public speaking (i.e. 1:1 interaction with clients and community, group education, street outreach, etc.)  

California Rapid HIV/HCV/STI test counselor certification preferred (or have the willingness to be trained).  

GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood.  GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.