Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist (LGBTQ+ Focus)

Pride Center of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Pride Center of Maryland seeks a compassionate Harm Reduction Specialist to educate, outreach, and provide individualized support to people affected by substance use. The role promotes dignified access to care and engages LGBTQ/SGL communities with resources and services in Baltimore.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, distributing supplies, connecting clients to medical and mental health services, and conducting workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience in harm reduction, substance use services, mental health services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and overdose prevention.
• Experience with community outreach and participant education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience working with LGBTQ/SGL communities and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized harm reduction support and help participants develop care plans.
• Educate on safer substance use, overdose prevention, and safer sex.
• Distribute harm reduction supplies and ensure program procedures are followed.
• Connect participants with medical and support services.
• Conduct community outreach and educational workshops.
• Build referrals with community organizations and service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Pride Center of Maryland seeks a compassionate Harm Reduction Specialist to educate, outreach, and provide individualized support to people affected by substance use. The role promotes dignified access to care and engages LGBTQ/SGL communities with resources and services in Baltimore.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, distributing supplies, connecting clients to medical and mental health services, and conducting workshops.