Job Description

KO Business Solutions is proud to work with a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in underserved communities by reducing health disparities through self-empowerment holistic health education and direct services. They offer comprehensive HIV care harm reduction and outreach programs grounded in equity compassion and community empowerment.

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver direct client-centered support and services to underserved communities. This role is hands-on rooted in harm reduction principles and essential to improving lives by reducing the risks associated with substance use and sexual health. As a frontline team member youll build strong community connections conduct targeted outreach distribute life-saving supplies and provide trauma-informed counseling and education.

Location : Chicago IL

Salary : $50000-$60000

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Client Services

• Provide non-judgmental harm reduction counseling on safer drug use overdose prevention (including Narcan) safer sex and HIV/STI prevention.
• Conduct community-based outreach (street clubs online) to engage at-risk individuals.
• Perform client intakes and needs assessments connecting them to HIV testing PrEP/PEP medical care housing support mental health and more.
• Distribute harm reduction supplies (syringes test strips condoms) and offer training on proper use.
• Deliver group sessions drop-in support and wound care education.
• Offer follow-up support and retention services to ensure long-term engagement.

Community Engagement

• Coordinate and facilitate Community Advisory Board meetings and social events.
• Build relationships with local partners to streamline client referrals. Support social media and web-based outreach efforts (e.g. Instagram Facebook).
• Serve as a backup for the Link Up support line as needed.
  

Data & Program Evaluation

• Document services referrals and outcomes using accurate and timely data entry.
• Ensure compliance with program goals grant expectations and reporting deadlines.
• Support internal and external audits and evaluations as required.

Organizational Support

• Collaborate with the Prevention Director Executive Director and wider staff team on agency-wide projects.
• Assist with supply tracking and event coordination.
• Attend training and conferences on harm reduction HIV prevention and public health.
  

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree (preferred) in Social Work Psychology Counseling or related field ( required )
  
• Minimum of 3 years experience in social services or related care work
  
• Licensure or Certification required: CADC LPC LCPC LSW LCSW MISA
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  
• Strong knowledge of HIV care behavioral health and substance use disorders preferred
  
• Cultural sensitivity to Black Latino and LGBTQ populations is essential
  
• HIV/AIDS testing certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  
• Strong organizational documentation and time-management skills
  
• Reliable transportation
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws

Job type: Direct Hire

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Rate of Pay: $50000-$60000

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