What are the responsibilities and job description for the Syringe Service Program Provider position at Vermont CARES?
Vermont CARES Syringe Service Program is hiring.
This position will take part in all aspects of the Syringe Service Program, including staffing the SSP in office and mobile as needed, assembling safer use kits, distributing harm reduction supplies, and supporting participants in accessing other health and social services or connecting them to additional resources as needed. This role is essential in increasing access to lifesaving services and supplies. The main responsibility of this position is to provide services three days a week at our Barre office.
The person in this role will also be expected to support our harm reduction work in Burlington and St Albans when needed. This job requires significant travel. A driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
We believe you will be successful in this role if you:
Enjoy being in a different environment every day.
Look forward to meeting new people throughout our state.
Create quick and positive rapport.
Are able to self-regulate in high pressure situations.
Lean into flexible over rigid scheduling based on the needs of the program.
Full time position (37.5 hours) based in Barre with great benefits (health, dental, vision, generous CTO, mileage reimbursement). Salary $37,000-$40,000.Send a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Bolton by email at jobs@vtcares.org Position open until filled.
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees with respect, dignity and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of criminal justice history, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected class. We encourage those with lived experience with drug use to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,000 - $40,000
