Chemical Dependency Program Screener (TLT/SDA)

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

Our Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is looking for a Chemical Dependency Program Screener to join our Emergency Service Patrol (ESP) Screener team. The ESP team provides assistance and/or intervention to persons who are or appear to be incapacitated and/or intoxicated in the street or other public areas. Interventions include screening by visual inspection and brief conversation to determine the need for detox or other medical services. Incumbents pick up and transport clients to and from designated facilities and to areas of choice for the person being assisted.

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end on or around December 31, 2024 (12/31/2024). If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).