Project Coordinator- Substance use disorder

Posted: May 2025

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Rachel Haseley, CHRO @ rhaseley@elderjusticeny.org

Location: Center for Elder Law & Justice - 438 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About CELJ:

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) is a civil legal services organization fighting for justice, primarily for low-income older adults, in 9 counties in Western New York. Our attorneys stop illegal evictions, save clients homes from foreclosure, put a stop to elder domestic violence, fight for public benefits, work with our local immigrant & refugee populations, and represent grandparents and other kinship care relatives in custody and neglect petitions in family court. We also advocate for systems-wide policy changes, commenting frequently on changes to regulations and working with local elected leaders on legislation that will impact the poor and vulnerable older adults in our area. We believe that independence and dignity are the hallmarks of justice.

Job Description:

The Project Coordinator will provide community education and harm reduction resources to older adults, provide resources to clients impacted by SUD through case management services, build on our current relationships with community-based social service providers, maintain and increase knowledge of community resources around Substance Use for our staff, connect participating older adults to social & legal services, and help them navigate through legal and social systems. The Project Coordinator assists and provides a range of support to staff, as well as guidance and support to clients and other parties on SUD. The addition of this role to Center for Elder Law & Justice will lead to a better integration of legal and social services provided to older adults with OUD. This objective will lead to a more equitable model of service delivery. The Project Director will help maintain a robust network of partners who can address areas of concern with the highest impact including family law, domestic violence, housing stability, elder abuse, among others.

Essential Functions:

Extensive community outreach is an essential part of this position

Provide Case Management services
Connect participating older adults to social and legal services as well as assist them through these systems
Develop and maintain relationships with current community-based social service providers
Maintain and increase knowledge of community resources around Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for our staff
Training staff and community partners on SUD and ensuring warm handoffs to the attorneys in our various units who may not have experience handling clients with SUD

Additional Responsibilities:

Travel required
Reliable transportation required

Education & Experience

Experience in human services or social work
Experience and knowledge of community networking and outreach practices
BSW or similar degree, preferably

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comfortable speaking publicly
Office applications proficiency
Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized and attentive to details

CELJ offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including:

Generous vacation and sick time
Employer covered health, dental & vision
Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays
Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Payment of license fees and association dues
Encouragement of professional development
Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Rachel Haseley, CHRO @ rhaseley@elderjusticeny.org