Harm Reduction Education, Engagement, and Outreach Coordinator

Description

Position Title:    Harm Reduction Education, Engagement, and Outreach Coordinator 

Reports To:         CHW Workforce Development Program Manager

Classification:    Full Time, Non-Exempt, 1.0 FTE

Compensation: $23.76 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $300 Home Office reimbursement
• $75 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a mission driven and community service mindset individual with bilingual and bi-cultural proficiency and a passion to empower people who use drugs to improve their health and wellness to provide Harm Reduction Education, Engagement, and Outreach. The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, a minimum of 1-2 years experience as a Harm Reduction mentor, peer support specialist or community health worker, and 1-2 years of experience providing education, workshops and/or training in the community. Must have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, handle confidential matters with discretion, and possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Harm Reduction Education, Engagement, and Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role in educating Latino Network staff and participants regarding the opioid epidemic, its impact in the Latine community, and harm reduction strategies. Key responsibilities include providing staff and participant education and training, providing staff on-site support for activities and events that will involve harm reduction tabling, coordinating with staff who purchase harm reduction supplies, and various administrative tasks, such as scheduling and tracking expenses. This role will offer further support to staff members by providing resources for participants who require services beyond the organization’s internal offerings, which may include referrals to external behavioral health services. The role requires flexibility and collaboration across teams and departments to effectively address the needs of the organization. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide formal and informal education and training for staff and participants on the opioid epidemic, substance use, overdose prevention and response, including naloxone administration.
• Collaborate with the CHW Workforce Development Program Manager and department directors to plan and implement training.
• Provide non-judgmental support, information, and resources related to harm reduction strategies, including safer drug use practices, overdose prevention, and access to treatment and social services.
• Conduct outreach to participants and community members providing harm reduction and treatment information.
• Refer participants and community members with SUD to appropriate services.
• Coordinates with agency staff to order and provide harm reduction supplies to staff and participants 
• Build relationships with substance use treatment facilities in order to make referrals to those best fitted to serve Latine community
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for program evaluation and assessment and program updates and funder reports.
• Attend conferences and trainings to stay informed on best practices.
• Foster a safe environment for staff and participants, encouraging open and honest conversations about harm reduction through a popular education lens.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a cooperative spirit.
• Abides by organization policies and procedures, confidentiality laws, professional boundaries, peer support principles, and relevant federal/state regulations and standards.

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Community Health Worker, or be able to obtain certification within six months of hire, with 1-2 years of relevant work experience. Latino Network provides support to help attain this certification.
• 1-2 years of experience providing harm reduction education in the community, ideally using popular education methodology
• Bilingual in Spanish /English required - written and verbal communication.
• 2 years clean/sober with a verifiable program of recovery. 
• Must have lived in recovery experience with addiction.
• Experience in outreach and community partner networking.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Harm Reduction policies, following all safety rules and standards in compliance with organizational policies.
• Understanding of multiple pathways to recovery and recovery support services.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes for basic needs, crisis intervention, recovery support, employment, and medical and mental health. 
• Understanding of Latine cultural/racial/ethnic factors, including systemic disadvantage; acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges and protective factors, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family/primary supports, detention, generational trauma, and any factors related to non-dominant culture affecting mental health/substance abuse and treatment required. 
• Ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Latino/e and Spanish-speaking community.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with teams across the organization.
• Demonstrated success at working effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment, with skills in promoting inclusion and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player. 
• Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive services and building trusting relationships with participants, staff, and community partners.
• Excellent communication, trauma-informed approach, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters and records.
• Demonstrated time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the functions of the role.
• Strong initiative and proactive communication skills.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Resourcefulness and a service-oriented mindset.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass employment screenings, including criminal background and vehicle record checks.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required, with the ability to meet individuals in various community settings.
• Availability for evening and weekend work as needed, with flexible hours during peak periods.
• Hybrid working model: ability to work both remotely and on-site as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.

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