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Harm Reduction Specialist
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Harm Reduction Specialist to join our team at Services For The Underserved, Inc. The successful candidate will provide engagement and support services to program participants, utilizing a harm reduction model to promote recovery and well-being.
Key Responsibilities- Assess program participants' needs for services, including outreach, counseling, education, and referral, and plan services accordingly.
- Develop and support strategies to meet the needs of individuals in need of support, including those using drugs/alcohol, living with HIV/AIDS, involved in sex work/survival sex, and at risk for violence.
- Attend and participate in Harm Reduction Committee meetings, as scheduled.
- Contribute to agency-wide projects of the Harm Reduction Committee, to support the infusion of harm reduction throughout the agency.
- Provide training and education on the harm reduction model, including HIV prevention strategies, for staff and program participants.
- Provide service coordination to assigned program participants.
- Provide recovery-oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants, as defined by program and contractual requirements.
- Develop and assist in implementing person-centered service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress, and revising plan as needed.
- Produce and maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation, including charts and documentation in service records of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information, and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.
- Assist program participants by advocating for quality care from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc.
- Assist program participants in maintaining apartment free from unsanitary conditions and safety hazards, utilizing individualized strategies, e.g. teaching, feedback, demonstration, and other forms of hands-on interventions, as needed.
- Maintain a resources list and provide referrals for treatment for psychiatric disabilities, substance use, and health problems, as directed by program participants.
- Assist program participants in identifying vocational and educational goals and opportunities, including assessment, support, and follow-up, in coordination with Education and Employment Coordinator.
- Assist program participants with conflict resolution, as necessary.
- Provide outreach to program participants who are not indicating their goals or who are not engaged, to offer services to them, and to incorporate outreach in their service plans.
- Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
- Provide support and training on skills-building, including assertiveness, self-advocacy, socialization, and other related issues.
- Maintain quality service by establishing and reinforcing program/agency standards in all interactions with program participants.
- Create or maintain a special project each year with an emphasis on harm reduction.
- Coordinate work orders with operations staff regarding apartment repairs and/or program participant requests.
- Attend and participate in supervision, meetings, and training sessions, as required and as scheduled.
- Provide vacation, evening, and weekend coverage, as necessary.
- Provide coverage for non-assigned program participants, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Services For The Underserved, Inc., with particular expertise in harm reduction and recovery-oriented services.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Bachelor's degree, preferred.
- At least two years of experience working within a harm reduction model.
- Thorough understanding of harm reduction.
- Ability to transfer knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not limited to: engagement, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, conflict mediation.
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.
- Skill in articulating program goals.
- Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Be creative and flexible.
- Show initiative and be responsible for follow-through.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
