Harm Reduction & Outreach Specialist

Jefferson Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Jefferson County Public Health Department seeks a Harm Reduction Specialist to administer non-clinical testing and resources, support participants in reducing risks of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs, and deliver syringe services, education, and outreach in a low-barrier, trauma-informed framework.

The ideal candidate has public health experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse communities; lived experience with drug use is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to public health.
• Strong communication skills and a trauma-informed approach.
• Understanding of harm reduction principles and syringe service programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service delivery using a person-centered and harm reduction approach to participants accessing syringe services; assess participants to meet immediate needs and refer to health and support services.
• Perform HIV/HCV/STI counseling using motivational interviewing to educate individuals on prevention methods and refer for testing and resources.
• Administer appropriate testing for HIV/HCV/STIs at fixed sites and outreach locations.
• Provide medically accurate counseling for positive and negative HIV/HCV/STI test results with linkage to care or prevention services.
• Provide education on reducing harms associated with drug use.
• Educate participants and community members on overdose prevention strategies.

Job description

The Jefferson County Public Health Department seeks a Harm Reduction Specialist to administer non-clinical testing and resources, support participants in reducing risks of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs, and deliver syringe services, education, and outreach in a low-barrier, trauma-informed framework.

The ideal candidate has public health experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse communities; lived experience with drug use is a plus.