Harm Reduction Coordinator

Who We Are Looking For: 

Are you the Harm Reduction Coordinator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!

JRI’s Program RISE is a multi-service program serving the Metrowest area. RISE offers free confidential HIV counseling, testing and referrals, STI and Hepatitis testing, HIV Case Management, Housing Search & Advocacy, Peer Support Services, LGBT services, Overdose Prevention and Education, Needle Exchange, community education programs on HIV, STIs, viral Hepatitis, harm reduction, and LGBTQ cultural competency. 

Salary: $50,000

What You'll Do:

Harm Reduction Direct-Care and Coordination (80%)

• Conduct syringe exchange per JRI policies, providing clean needles, and safely disposing of used ones.
• Coordinate outreach to high-risk areas for individuals who inject drugs.
• Assist in creating and implementing outreach schedules.
• Plan client engagement events and surveys focused on advocacy and harm reduction.
• Manage client advocacy requests, especially for vulnerable populations.
• Oversee housing application referrals related to health navigation.
• Connect people who use drugs (PWUD) to feedback opportunities with community organizations.
• Distribute safer sex and overdose prevention supplies.
• Provide HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis testing and counseling per CDC guidelines.
• Refer clients to support services like treatment and shelters.
• Share harm reduction information on safe injection practices and HIV/STI prevention.
• Collaborate with agencies for advocacy on needle exchange and naloxone access.
• Participate in committees and professional development opportunities.
• Collect program data on engagement and services offered.
• Stay informed on substance use and harm reduction issues.
• Participate in quality assurance and maintaining facility safety and cleanliness.
• Assist in policy development and program evaluation.
• Attend required meetings and taking on additional tasks as needed.

Post Overdose Support Team (20%)

• Train active users, allies, and service providers on overdose prevention, naloxone, and syringe access.
• Collect consumer feedback on POST overdose services through surveys and follow-ups.
• Distribute Naloxone to consumers of Program RISE and their networks.
• Expand outreach venues to gather consumer input and provide overdose support and education.
• Use hotspot data to assist clients who experienced unreported overdoses.
• Connect overdose survivors and their families to forums for feedback on service needs.
• Participate in monthly POST Providers meetings for collaboration and updates.
• Attend weekly Metrowest Care Connection meetings for coordinated support.
• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance service coordination for overdose survivors.

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. 
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! 
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! 
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. 
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! 
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! 

Requirements: 

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred (significant experience may be substituted for education). 
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, STI and Viral Hepatitis, or related field preferred. 
• Experience counseling or health education preferred. 
• Knowledge of health promotion and HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis prevention strategies. 
• Experience working with diverse populations and cultural sensitivity to diverse active user population, and Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ and varied cultures. 
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions. 
• Knowledge of harm reduction, syringe services, naloxone, and opioid overdose prevention strategies. 
• Experience with or be willing to learn phlebotomy. 
• Candidates with substance use disorder and communicable diseases certificate or training are preferred. 
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply! 
• Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. 
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.  

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

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Salary : $800 - $50,000