Relay Trainer

Job Title:Relay TrainerDepartment:RelayDivision: Mental HygieneBureau: Alcohol and Drug UseLocation: 42-09 28th St Long Island City NY 11101Reports to Title: Relay Program ManagerDirect Reports Title(s): N/ASchedule & Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week both traditional and non-traditional hoursWorkplace Flexibility Modality: HybridWork Environment: Primarily in the NYC Health Department office with regular travel to and from Hospital emergency departments within the NYC boroughs and some community outreach work Grant End Date: 6/30/27Created Date: Revised Date: 7/21/26Salary: $82810FLSA Classification: ExemptWho We AreThe Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. Itfacilitates partnerships often new and unconventional between government and the private sector to develop test and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects effect expansion of successful pilot programs and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals families and communities across New York Culture We embrace a culture of learning collaboration innovation and well-being where open communication drives our The Role The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use is seeking a Trainer for its nonfatal overdose response system called Relay an initiative providing 24/7 support to individuals transported to hospital emergency departments (EDs) following a non- fatal opioid overdose. The trainer provides vital support to the Relay personnel including onboarding training for new Wellness Advocates and ongoing training support to a staff of 50 peer Wellness Advocates and Relay-contracted hospital staff. About the Program Relay a nonfatal overdose response system is an initiative providing 24/7 support to individuals transported to hospital emergency departments (EDs) following a non-fatal opioid overdose. A Wellness Advocate will visit patients in the ED to provide immediate support and overdose prevention training following an overdose event and offer ongoing support and linkage to care for a maximum of three months after hospital Training and Coaching:Provide onboarding technical assistance and training to Relay staff. Develop tailor and deliver individual and group training for Relay staff based on educational needs covering topics on: Data Assessment and Plan (DAP) note writing overdose prevention harm reduction motivational interviewing critical time intervention model suicide/homicide assessment crisis intervention emergency department relations and rounds fentanyl and xylazine test strip distribution Relay policies and procedures and other identified topics. Develop tailor and deliver group training for medical staff at Relay-contracted hospitals based on educational needs. Provide Wellness Advocates coaching on best practices for training preparation planning and delivery as well as facilitation and engagement opportunities for external organizations to educate Relay staff on various a regular basis support trainings to Bureau staff partner organizations or the wider NYC community on emerging drug trends equity-centered initiatives and overdose prevention & Collaboration:Coordinate all elements of trainings including: updating and distributing a training calendar assembling and transporting materials adapting presentations to meet the needs of training audience etc. Contribute to the sourcing and development of new materials and resources aimed at preventing overdose. Work closely with Bureau leadership and staff to collaborate on and coordinate community-based overdose prevention activities. Provide coordination and support of special initiatives related to overdose prevention. Participate in recruitment events to advertise open Relay positions and recruit applicants. Represent Relay in intra-Bureau and Divisional workgroups meetings and community coalitions. Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ Education: Bachelors degree or 6 years of relevant commensurate experience at a with curriculum development and training facilitation for adult learners particularly around substance use and mental health issues racial equity and social justice concepts and working with and/or supervising of substance use issues and harm reduction practice and theory including syringe exchange overdose prevention and education for HIV and Hepatitis C able to work independently have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills and be a flexible team player. The candidate will also be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational to various ethnic racial and cultural backgrounds gender identities sexual orientations and socioeconomic to multi-task in a fast-paced high volume environment with proficiency in Zoom Teams Excel Outlook Word and is contingent upon the successful completion of a background checkBenefits/ Additional Information:Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justiceThis position will be hired through a temp staffing agency and benefits will be offered through the staffing agencyEqual Employment Opportunity StatementFPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other legally protected -Will Employment StatementEmployment with FPHNY is at-will meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of RequirementYou must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY NJ CT) to be considered for a position at ApplyClick Apply Now and upload an up-to-date resume including relevant experience for the position.