Substance Use Navigator
Substance Use Navigator
The Substance Use Navigator assists individuals with substance use disorders in accessing and navigating the healthcare system and related services, acting as a guide and providing support, resources, and advocacy to help individuals to and through recovery. This position will report to the Behavioral Health Services Manager.
This grant-funded position is supported by the Vital Strategies Opioid Settlement Match Grant, has a current duration through July 2026, and is contingent on continued funding.
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2025 Hiring Range: $23.43 – $26.62 per hour
Position Summary and Job Duties
• Connect individuals and families with resources for substance use; help identify the resources needed such as medication assisted treatment, housing, support groups, community services, and recovery options
• Provide support and education through guidance and advocacy for treatment options and supportive service; ensure harm reduction resources, like NARCAN, are available to the community
• Address barriers to care such as insurance, transportation, and housing, that interfere with the client’s road to recovery
• Monitor progress through treatment and advocate for unmet needs
• Provide education and outreach to individuals, families, and community networks on substance use and harm reduction strategies
• Coordinate with first responders, healthcare systems, crisis teams, and other community resources to build community
• Provide harm reduction trainings to the community through NARCAN education events
• Perform other work as required or assigned
Success Factors
• Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles
• Knowledge of community resources and options
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Skill in and some experience in public speaking
• Ability to work independently in a variety of settings
• Ability to work with diverse populations in challenging settings
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
• Associate degree in a human services or related field
• 3 years of experience with services and resources
Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field
Other Job Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Access to a vehicle for use in the performance of job duties
Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves light physical demands and could include exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, September 11, 2025.
To learn more about the Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services, please visit: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/263/Behavioral-Health-Services
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE8 (Min. $23.43 – Max. $29.81 per hour).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an equal opportunity employer.
https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
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