Harm Reduction Services Coordinator

A Hiring Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Harm Reduction Services Coordinator to provide vital community-based interventions for high-risk individuals. This role focuses on outreach, education, and case management for those affected by HIV and substance use. You'll engage with clients directly, linking them to essential resources and advocating for their needs within the community. If you're passionate about making a difference in public health and have a strong background in social work, this is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change and support vulnerable populations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and case management for high-risk populations.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS care and harm reduction practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and education on HIV testing and harm reduction.
• Link clients to medical care and support services.

Skills

Community Outreach

Case Management

HIV Education

Advocacy

Bio-Psychosocial Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Data Management Software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: HARM REDUCTION SERVICES COORDINATOR

SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides assertive, community-based interventions and case management services for high-risk HIV- and HIV+ individuals who use drugs (PWUDs) in SW Ohio, N Kentucky, and SE Indiana. Provide outreach, HIV testing, education, and intervention services directly to individuals at risk for contracting HIV. Link clients to resources, testing, and education; facilitate access to medical care and medications, drug and/or alcohol treatment, syringe exchange programs, and holistic care resources; provide advocacy and psychosocial interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide outreach, HIV testing, and education for high-risk HIV- and HIV+ individuals who abuse or are dependent upon drugs, including injection drug use.
2. Provide outreach services onsite in medical, substance abuse, and corrections facilities and at syringe service programs.
3. Provide education regarding harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, safer sex practices, medication adherence, linkage to medical care, and safer IV drug use practices.
4. Provide case management intervention services, including testing and education; initial assessments of service needs; and comprehensive individualized service planning, monitoring, and revision.
5. Utilize bio-psychosocial models related to successful HIV/AIDS care and engagement of PWIDs, with continuous assessment of client, target community, and/or family members' needs and support systems.
6. Provide linkage to HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse medical care; assistance in obtaining and maintaining health insurance, benefits/entitlement programs, and other sources of support for positive physical health.
7. Serve as an advocate for the target populations, including serving as a liaison between clients, providers, and the larger community.
8. Effectively utilize a broad and comprehensive knowledge of community resources serving those living with HIV/AIDS and addiction, such as syringe exchange programs, use of Narcan, medical and mental health/substance abuse treatment providers.
9. Represent Caracole in the community and develop partnerships and strategies with service providers in the tri-state area.
10. Adhere to the harm reduction model as it relates to individual client care and public health. Adhere to Caracole standards of care.
11. Participate in quality management activities; individual/group/team supervision meetings and educational/training events.
12. Maintain timely and accurate client and statistical records as required by regulatory or funding agencies and Caracole; meet all required deadlines for documentation.
13. Maintain a collaborative working relationship with Caracole team members.
14. Identify and pursue educational opportunities to promote professional growth.
15. Adhere to all rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to privacy and confidentiality.
16. Drive testing van to sites in the community; provide client transportation when needed.
17. Other duties assigned.

Compensation details: 21.63-21.63 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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