Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

ACR Health; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO & holidays

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ACR Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to support the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP). You will plan, coordinate, and deliver harm reduction services to people who use drugs, build trust in the community, reduce infections, and connect participants to health and social services.

You will supervise SEP Outreach Specialists, manage data entry, and collaborate with community partners while ensuring timely reporting and adherence to HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a social service or healthcare setting delivering direct services to PWUD and diverse populations.
• Experience providing stigma-free, nonjudgmental, and culturally competent services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and agency policies.
• Coordinate SEP outreach across Cayuga, Oswego, and Oneida Counties.
• Deliver harm reduction services including syringe access, education, naloxone training, and overdose kits.
• Assist with SEP mobile service delivery in Oswego and special arrangements.
• Supervise SEP Outreach Specialists and support staff as assigned.
• Ensure timely data entry into AIRS and maintain client records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as directed.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships and referral relationships.
• Represent ACRHealth professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Harm reduction

Health equity

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Data entry

Independence

Collaboration

Job description

ACR Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to support the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP). You will plan, coordinate, and deliver harm reduction services to people who use drugs, build trust in the community, reduce infections, and connect participants to health and social services.

You will supervise SEP Outreach Specialists, manage data entry, and collaborate with community partners while ensuring timely reporting and adherence to HIPAA and agency policies.