Harm Reduction Specialist
Harm Reduction Specialist
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Position Overview
I. Scope of Role
The Harm Reduction Specialist provides engagement and support services particularly to program participants around drug and alcohol use sexual health and selfharm using a harm reduction model. The emphasis is on meeting individuals where they are at and providing nonjudgmental noncoercive services and resources to individuals engaging in risky behaviors. In addition the Harm Reduction Specialist provides consultation training and support to program staff in their work with program participants engaging in risky behaviors. The intention is that the Harm
Reduction Specialist will be a leader in promoting Community Access commitment to providing services using a harm reduction model.
Core Principles
The job responsibilities of all staff extend to understanding and incorporating certain principles into their work and into their relationships with program participants. These principles are:
Program participants right to selfdetermination;
Respectful communication;
Services that support recovery and healing consistent with and nurturing each
participants cultural background experience identity and values.
Clear professional boundaries to support the limits and possibilities of services.
II. Essential Job Functions
Using the model of harm reduction assess tenants needs for services including outreach
counseling education referral etc. at program site and plan services accordingly.
Develop and support strategies to meet the needs of individuals in need of support
including individuals using /alcohol people living with HIV/AIDS individuals
involved in sex work/survival sex people with diabetes individuals at risk for violence etc.
Attend and participate in Harm Reduction Committee meetings as scheduled
Contribute to agencywide 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 recoveryoriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants
as defined by program and contractual requirements.
Develop and assist in implementing personcentered 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 handson 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 followup 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 skillsbuilding 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 holiday evening and weekend coverage as necessary.
Provide coverage for nonassigned program participants as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
III. Requirements
Have an understanding appreciation and commitment to the philosophy and mission of
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) with particular expertise in harm reduction and
recovery oriented services
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) Bachelors 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.
Bilingual Spanishspeaking preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages dependent upon specific needs of program participants.
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Company Overview
SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact the Director of Benefits & Compensation at
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Employment Type
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