Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator
4 weeks ago
At Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting targeted outreach efforts in the Bronx and Harlem to engage people who use drugs, social service organizations, and service providers in informational/educational sessions about harm reduction.
The goal of these sessions is to provide community organizations with information on the outreach of Harlem United's Integrated Harm Reduction Department and the efforts of the NYC DOHMH in regards to harm reduction services.
The Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist will conduct outreach efforts in parks throughout the Bronx and Harlem to educate the general public and individuals who use drugs about the use of kiosks in the park and about safer syringe disposal.
The specialist will also refer and successfully connect people who use drugs to safer use supplies, drop-in services, and additional harm reduction services, including substance use treatment and additional medical care.
The hours for this position are Wednesday through Sunday, with 3 days per week working regular office hours and 2 days per week working a later shift with our evening outreach.
The Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist will be responsible for conducting intakes and developing relationships with individuals who use drugs, conducting substance use screenings and assessments, and making referrals to STI/HIV/HCV screenings as necessary.
The specialist will also conduct overdose prevention trainings for members of the community, including the dispensing of naloxone, and ensure the maintenance of appropriate, accurate, and clear documentation of all outreach, education, and referral activities.
The Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist will work in collaboration with team members to ensure that monthly deliverables are met and will attend data-driven and clinical supervision, as well as departmental, divisional, and staff meetings.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, college degree preferred, and two years' experience in harm reduction, specifically with active injection and other drug users. CASAC certification is a plus, and bilingual English/Spanish is also a plus. A valid New York State driver's license is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct targeted outreach efforts in the Bronx and Harlem to engage people who use drugs in informational/educational sessions about harm reduction.
- Conduct outreach with other social service organizations and service providers in informational/educational sessions aimed at increasing knowledge of available harm reduction services.
- Provide information to people who use drugs on harm reduction services and substance treatment options available.
- Conduct intakes and develop relationships with individuals who use drugs.
- Conduct substance use screenings and assessments and make referrals to STI/HIV/HCV screenings as necessary.
- Conduct overdose prevention trainings for members of the community, including the dispensing of naloxone.
- Ensure the maintenance of appropriate, accurate, and clear documentation of all outreach, education, and referral activities.
- Work in collaboration with team members to ensure that monthly deliverables are met.
Requirements:
- High school diploma, college degree preferred.
- Two years' experience in harm reduction, specifically with active injection and other drug users.
- CASAC certification is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is also a plus.
- Valid New York State driver's license required.
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