Harm Reduction Peer Specialist - Outreach & Support

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Argus Community, Inc. Harm Reduction Center in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Peer Specialist to engage clients and support adherence to treatment through client-centered, group and individual activities.

You will work with people who use drugs, package harm reduction supplies, and participate in outreach to promote the program and overdose awareness. Flexible afternoons/evenings/weekends required.

Formación

• Training in HIV 101, Peer Education/Advocacy, HIV treatment is preferred but not necessary.
• Develop knowledge of infectious disease transmission and prevention practices for injectors (HIV, Hepatitis C, Opiate Overdose Prevention, health education, outreach strategies, harm reduction theory and practice)
• Must attend scheduled training by NYS DOH AIDS Institute-Harm Reduction Unit on Needle stick and Law Enforcement
• Available to work flexible schedule, including afternoons, evening and weekend rotations on occasion
• Physically able to climb stairs, move and lift boxes and supply packs weighing up to 20 pounds

Responsabilidades

• Understand issues related to living with HIV or AIDS
• Ability to work as part of a mobile outreach team and in the Harm Reduction Center
• Ability to work with people who use drugs
• Package harm reduction supplies for distribution to participants
• Conduct outreach activities to promote the program and increase overdose awareness
• Ability to use good judgment regarding confidentiality issues
• Ability to help clients identify risk reduction strategies (safer sex, safer drug use, needle exchange, etc.)
• Make referrals to internal programs for services that we provide
• Able to work various shifts, days, evenings, or weekend hours

Conocimientos

Peer engagement

Outreach teamwork

Client confidentiality

Risk reduction planning

Educación

HIV 101 training / Peer Education (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Argus Community, Inc. Harm Reduction Center in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Peer Specialist to engage clients and support adherence to treatment through client-centered, group and individual activities.

You will work with people who use drugs, package harm reduction supplies, and participate in outreach to promote the program and overdose awareness. Flexible afternoons/evenings/weekends required.