Community Health Program Director

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Schedule: 9am-5pm in Providence, occasional nights and weekends
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/year

About the Organization

Through peer-based outreach, Project Weber/RENEW provides harm reduction services, builds relationships with the people we serve, and fights for systemic change. We empower people who engage in drug use and/or sex work to make healthier and safer choices within their own lives. We believe that all people deserve a loving space free from judgment and that everyone has the power to change.

We are ecstatic to begin hiring to open the first state regulated overdose prevention center (OPC) in the country. The OPC will provide a safe, clean space in which someone can use pre-obtained substances. OPCs have been proven to reduce overdoses , prevent the spread of infectious disease and save lives. With trained medical and peer staff on hand to provide safe supplies, monitoring, and a space in which to feel comfortable, clients are much more likely to engage in other support services.

Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

Project Weber/RENEW believes that a broad range of ideas, lived experiences, and backgrounds enriches our workplace, contributes to compassionate and innovative thinking, and attracts talented people focused on client-centered care. We are eager to welcome team members who share this belief as we strive to create an environment that reflects the rich diversity and strength of our communities. We strongly encourage candidates who have experiences in the work we do in the world or from other historically marginalized communities to apply to join the Project Weber/RENEW team.

Job Summary

The Director of Community Health is responsible for implementing health programming, research and partnerships at PWR. They will work closely with onsite clinical partners as well as external partners including RIDOH, researchers, medical professionals and other community organizations to build out rigorous community health programming in a harm reduction setting.

They will be responsible for developing and executing a highly strategic, innovative and collaborative plan to identify and engage critical community partners who share a commitment to the ongoing need for high quality peer-led harm reduction and recovery support services.

This position reports to the Deputy Director of the Project Weber/Renew and coordinates with all directors and managers. This position also manages PWR's Trans and gender diverse programming and staff, and other staff as needed. Must communicate well with a diverse range of clients and community members and works both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team in a highly demanding service-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs the internal management of our community health program by working closely with medical directors , clinical and community partners to implement health programming and on site clinical services in a harm reduction setting.
• Works closely with medical directors and academic researchers toImplement community based research practices and protocols, expanding and strengthening the scope of PWR's research program
• Conceptualize new strategic initiatives.
• Identifies and prioritizes compelling capital and program/special project needs to secure major gifts from prospective donors.
• Develops a work plan for our community health program with financial goals, timelines and funding opportunities.
• Develops systems and procedures in support of the identification, engagement and development of strategic partnerships.
• Maintains affiliations and memberships in organizations which foster professional growth and/or furtherance of Project Weber/Renew's mission.
• Manages staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum five years' experience in direct service, ideally in a public health setting, including significant harm reduction knowledge and management experience.
• Possess strong supervisory experience
• Possess strong understanding of HIV, HCV and other infectious diseases.
• Has strong understanding of public health needs of individuals who use drugs, experience homelessness, engage in sex work, experience incarceration
• Possess strong understanding of community based research and can lead implementation of these practices with external partners and institutions
• Must possess strong relationships and proven success in networking with community leaders.
• Can be a strategic visionary for the implementation of community health programming in a harm reduction setting.
• Must be an independent, highly accountable and driven self-starter.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and networking skills at the highest level.
• Must possess strong analytical and communication skills.
• Must have experience with public speaking and be able to present on PWR work publicly
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously and effectively with other personnel, and clients

• Able to operate standard office technology, equipment and utilize office supplies
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times