Harm Reduction Specialist - HIV/PREP-PEP-DOXYPEP/CareOnHand
Harm Reduction Specialist - HIV/PREP-PEP-DOXYPEP/CareOnHand
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$ 45000 - 55000
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Posted on :
09-06-2025
Job Description
HARM REDUCTION SPECIALIST - HIV/PREP-PEP-DOXYPEP/CareOnHand
ABOUT SISTERREACH:
SisterReach founded in October 2011 is a Memphis TN-based grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the reproductive autonomy of Black women women and girls of color poor and rural women LGBTQIA and gender expansive people and their families through the framework of Reproductive and Sexual Justice. Our mission is to empower our base to lead healthy lives raise healthy families and live in healthy communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Harm Reduction Specialist- HIV/PREP-PEP-DOXYPEP/CareOnHand is a key member of the Harm Reduction Department specializing in HIV services PrEP -PEP-DoxyPEP education and syringe services programs (CareOnHand). Reporting to the Director of Harm Reduction this position works collaboratively with program team members including the Director of Education Sexual Health Educators Program Coordinator - Pearls Pantry (PP) PP Support Assistants Pearls Pantry Mobile Program Coordinator and Mobile Drivers. The Specialist also provides support to these roles as needed to expand capacity.
This position combines programmatic responsibilities direct community engagement and advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong time and task management skills proficiency in digital tools and lived or professional experience in HIV care harm reduction or substance use support. Cultural humility diversity equity and compassion are essential as this role directly supports community members living with HIV and substance use disorders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education Advocacy & Community Engagement
- Facilitates organizes and manages support groups for individuals living with HIV or navigating substance use disorders.
- Manages YouMeHIV Campaign including leading outreach education storytelling and marketing efforts of the campaign.
- Provides education resources and care connection for individuals seeking HIV testing PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) DoxyPEP (Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) and syringe services.
- Coordinate Pleasure Pak and Harm Reduction Kit distribution including processing requests preparing kits and managing mail or in-person distribution.
- Facilitates organizes and manages support groups for individuals living with HIV or navigating substance use disorders.
- Works with community and state partners to align resources and expand program impact.
- Collaborates with volunteers and interns to provide operational support for harm reduction programs.
- Coordinates tabling and outreach efforts to engage community members and promote harm reduction services.
- Represents the organization at meetings conferences panels and webinars as assigned.
- Tracks data on all programming engagements and submits for evaluation.
- Works with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop messaging and collateral targeting people who use drugs (PWUD) and individuals living with HIV (PLWHIV) and AIDS focusing on PrEP PEP and DoxyPEP education.
Administrative Function
- Develops and submits detailed weekly and quarterly work plans including narratives summarizing activities outcomes and upcoming priorities.
- Actively participates in individual and group check-in meetings organizational staff meetings and relevant departmental discussions.
- Supports and participates in the organizations special events campaigns and initiatives as needed.
- Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite Outlook Google Calendar and other digital tools to manage tasks and schedules efficiently.
- Documents activities maintains accurate records and submits reports in a timely manner.
- Assists with program evaluation and data collection to support grant reporting and organizational metrics.
Training and Certification
- Maintains certification in HIV testing and harm reduction
- Delivers culturally appropriate services to community members with an emphasis on equity respect and compassion.
Collaboration and Capacity Building
- Provides additional support to harm reduction team members including the Program Coordinator - Pearls Pantry Support Assistants and Mobile Program Coordinator as needed to expand departmental capacity.
- Collaborates with the Director of Harm Reduction to identify areas for program improvement and innovation.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong time and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Outlook web-based email platforms and Google Calendar.
- Lived experience with an HIV diagnosis or substance use disorder or expert-level understanding of these topics is a plus.
- Cultural humility and ability to serve diverse populations with equity respect and compassion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally in public forums.
- Ability to facilitate and organize support groups with sensitivity and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification in HIV testing and care connection harm reduction strategies and services for people who use drugs (PWUD). (Certification training can be provided)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in harm reduction public health or related fields.
- Familiarity with harm reduction programming including syringe services programs (CareOnHand) and HIV prevention.
- Knowledge of reproductive and sexual justice or social justice work is desirable.
- Experience working collaboratively with community and state partners is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $45000 - $55000 annually based on experience (lived and/or professional) qualifications and organizational budget.
- Benefits: Healthcare 401(k) retirement plan life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off and professional development opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter resume and three references to:
Lashaya Marrow Human Resources Manager
Email:
Position open until filled.
Lashaya Marrow Human Resources Manager
Email:
Position open until filled.
Compensation: $45000.00 - $55000.00 per year
Who We Are
We Are The People We Serve
Founded October 2011 in Memphis TN SisterReach is a grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the reproductive autonomy of women and teens of color poor and rural women LGBTQIA people and their families through the framework of Reproductive Justice.
Our mission is to empower our base to lead healthy lives raise healthy families and live in healthy and sustainable communities. We achieve our work through a 4-pronged strategy of education policy & advocacy cultural shift and harm reduction and our reach is local regional national and international.
We seek to increase awareness and impact our supporters through centering the voices experiences and leadership of those most marginalized curating community-centered discussions and trainings to enhance and engage knowledge and base building among the people we serve and strategically engage stakeholders whose work aligns with our mission and vision and expands our capacity to reach our base and achieve human rights.
Prior to our existence there was no organization or entity formally working specifically from the reproductive justice framework in Tennessee. Since our founding the reproductive justice framework has been adopted and adapted among state and regional stakeholders who consider the reproductive justice framework and lens a strategy and practice to achieve human rights for their work and base.
Founded October 2011 in Memphis TN SisterReach is a grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the reproductive autonomy of women and teens of color poor and rural women LGBTQIA people and their families through the framework of Reproductive Justice.
Our mission is to empower our base to lead healthy lives raise healthy families and live in healthy and sustainable communities. We achieve our work through a 4-pronged strategy of education policy & advocacy cultural shift and harm reduction and our reach is local regional national and international.
We seek to increase awareness and impact our supporters through centering the voices experiences and leadership of those most marginalized curating community-centered discussions and trainings to enhance and engage knowledge and base building among the people we serve and strategically engage stakeholders whose work aligns with our mission and vision and expands our capacity to reach our base and achieve human rights.
Prior to our existence there was no organization or entity formally working specifically from the reproductive justice framework in Tennessee. Since our founding the reproductive justice framework has been adopted and adapted among state and regional stakeholders who consider the reproductive justice framework and lens a strategy and practice to achieve human rights for their work and base.
Organizational Pledge
SisterReach is committed to empowering women and teens of color poor and rural LGBTQ and gender non-conforming individuals and their families from all walks of life ethnicities genders and faith beliefs.
WE BELIEVE that people are most empowered when they have access to all information regarding their health and well-being.
We are committed to Reproductive Justice and applying its framework to all we do and who we are.
WE SUPPORT a persons right to lead a healthy life raise a healthy family and live in a healthy and sustainable community.
WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE against individuals or families in need based on their socio-economic standing sexual orientation age religion sexual orientation ability or race.
Guided by the biblical principle expressed in Hosea 4:6 (King James Version) My people are destroyed by a lack of knowledge... it is our purpose to ensure optimum reproductive and sexual health and human rights for the people we serve while confronting and fighting all forms of reproductive and spiritual oppression.
WE BELIEVE that people are most empowered when they have access to all information regarding their health and well-being.
We are committed to Reproductive Justice and applying its framework to all we do and who we are.
WE SUPPORT a persons right to lead a healthy life raise a healthy family and live in a healthy and sustainable community.
WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE against individuals or families in need based on their socio-economic standing sexual orientation age religion sexual orientation ability or race.
Guided by the biblical principle expressed in Hosea 4:6 (King James Version) My people are destroyed by a lack of knowledge... it is our purpose to ensure optimum reproductive and sexual health and human rights for the people we serve while confronting and fighting all forms of reproductive and spiritual oppression.
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