{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"90bdf74fb9dcfe27bd1ec4ed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90bdf74fb9dcfe27bd1ec4ed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90bdf74fb9dcfe27bd1ec4ed","title":"Spec, Comm Interv Program","description":"WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nThe Specialist Community Intervention Program reports directly to the Program Manager of Community Intervention. This position is responsible for assisting Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Public Safety Department in dealing with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and veteran issues that impact the transit system, by coordinating responses with local agencies and communities to achieve CapMetro’ s strategic plans and goals.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nNote: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.\nProvide professional social work support to the Public Safety Department.\nEngage vulnerable populations on or near CapMetro system through street outreach.\nAssist individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and substance abuse issues with basic needs and referrals to social services. This may include but is not limited to assisting individuals with or providing the following things:\nFood stamps applications\nID documentation assistance\nHygiene items\nCold weather resources\nReferrals to community resources\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of field work.\nBecome knowledgeable about community resources and local partnerships.\nGain working knowledge of bus routes and CapMetro system.\nAttend internal and external meetings related to public safety, homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues.\nAssist with internal training opportunities (mental health first aid, homelessness, etc.).\nSupport Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.\nPerform other duties as required and/or assigned.\n\nWHAT YOU BRING\nBachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Sociology, or field. Experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years.\nMaster’s in Social Work, Counseling, or other related field preferred.\nTwo (2) years’ experience working with community integrated services and clients with mental health or substance abuse disorders preferred.\nLicensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nExperience working with vulnerable populations in public settings.\nSelf-starter that is innovative with their approach to this position.\nMake ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics\nAbility to maintain effective working relationships with employees, officers, management, service contractors, local and regional partner agencies, and the public.\nKnowledge of and familiarity with community resources including but not limited to substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and veterans.\nExperience working in a multidisciplinary environment.\nPossess a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.\nProficiency using various computer software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nWork is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions.\n\nIncumbent must have the ability to stand, walk and travel throughout the workday. This position is primarily daytime but will need to have the ability to work varying shifts if required, to meet the department needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.\n\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.\nWORK AUTHORIZATION\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.\nMobility Status:\nAs an Onsite position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.\n\nSECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION\nThis position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. Capital Metro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the Capital Metro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.","company":"Capital Metro","rawCompany":"capital metro","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:37:49.803Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"624229","title":"Other Community Housing Services","slug":"other-community-housing-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Spec, Comm Interv Program","description":"WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nThe Specialist Community Intervention Program reports directly to the Program Manager of Community Intervention. This position is responsible for assisting Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Public Safety Department in dealing with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and veteran issues that impact the transit system, by coordinating responses with local agencies and communities to achieve CapMetro’ s strategic plans and goals.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nNote: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.\nProvide professional social work support to the Public Safety Department.\nEngage vulnerable populations on or near CapMetro system through street outreach.\nAssist individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and substance abuse issues with basic needs and referrals to social services. This may include but is not limited to assisting individuals with or providing the following things:\nFood stamps applications\nID documentation assistance\nHygiene items\nCold weather resources\nReferrals to community resources\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of field work.\nBecome knowledgeable about community resources and local partnerships.\nGain working knowledge of bus routes and CapMetro system.\nAttend internal and external meetings related to public safety, homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues.\nAssist with internal training opportunities (mental health first aid, homelessness, etc.).\nSupport Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.\nPerform other duties as required and/or assigned.\n\nWHAT YOU BRING\nBachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Sociology, or field. Experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years.\nMaster’s in Social Work, Counseling, or other related field preferred.\nTwo (2) years’ experience working with community integrated services and clients with mental health or substance abuse disorders preferred.\nLicensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nExperience working with vulnerable populations in public settings.\nSelf-starter that is innovative with their approach to this position.\nMake ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics\nAbility to maintain effective working relationships with employees, officers, management, service contractors, local and regional partner agencies, and the public.\nKnowledge of and familiarity with community resources including but not limited to substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and veterans.\nExperience working in a multidisciplinary environment.\nPossess a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.\nProficiency using various computer software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nWork is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions.\n\nIncumbent must have the ability to stand, walk and travel throughout the workday. This position is primarily daytime but will need to have the ability to work varying shifts if required, to meet the department needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.\n\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.\nWORK AUTHORIZATION\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.\nMobility Status:\nAs an Onsite position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.\n\nSECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION\nThis position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. Capital Metro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the Capital Metro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.","datePosted":"2026-07-23T15:37:49.803Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T15:37:49.803Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Capital Metro","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"90bdf74fb9dcfe27bd1ec4ed"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90bdf74fb9dcfe27bd1ec4ed"}}