Harm Reduction Specialist & Care Advocate

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Berkshire Medical Center in Berkshire County is seeking a Harm Reduction Specialist & Care Navigator to provide outreach and education to individuals who use drugs. You will implement overdose prevention education, distribute naloxone, and offer safer injection guidance within a trauma-informed, non-stigmatizing framework.

Join a team dedicated to bridging Berkshire Harm Reduction with hospital and outpatient services, supporting participants with care coordination and barrier removal to access

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles and practices.
• Experience with substance use disorder.
• At least 2 years of direct service experience in harm reduction, peer support, healthcare navigation, or related fields.
• High school diploma required; must complete mandatory training required by DPH and BMC.
• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Public Health or Human Services preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide outreach and education to individuals who use drugs.
• Conduct overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution.
• Assist with healthcare navigation, care coordination, referrals, and follow-up.

Connaissances

Harm reduction

SUD knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Confidentiality

MOUD familiarity

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Harm Reduction Specialist & Care Advocate

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Berkshire Harm Reduction

Hourly Pay Range: 20.8800 through 31.3200

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00am-4:30pm

Variable Days

Posted 10/23/2026

Flexible hours to meet the weekend needs in the community.
Flexible hours to include early evening hours

JOB SUMMARY

The Harm Reduction Specialist & Care Navigator will be responsible for working as part of a team to provide outreach and education to individuals who use drugs. Strategies include overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution, safer injection education, basic wound assessment and care, distribution of syringes and safer injection supplies within a harm reduction framework, and risk reduction education related to transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other STIs. The position also serves as a low-threshold, trauma-informed, non-stigmatizing bridge between Berkshire Harm Reduction, BHS hospitals and outpatient services, substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and community-based resources, supporting participants with healthcare navigation, care coordination, advocacy, referral follow-up, and barriers to care. The Harm Reduction Specialist & Care Navigator respects participant autonomy, self-determination, and readiness for change while promoting health, dignity, and equitable access to services

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles and practices.

Experience with substance use disorder.

At least 2 years of direct service experience in harm reduction, peer support, healthcare navigation, substance use disorder services or a related human service setting preferred.

Education:

High school diploma required. Must complete all mandatory training required by DPH and BMC.

Associate’s degree in social work, Public Health or Human Services preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

DRIVER - Valid Driver's license.

BLS Certification (within the first three months of hiring).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements:

Works independently as well as in a team setting, collaboratively in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting, follow a system protocol to achieve a common goal, and comfortable with change.

High level of attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking.

Effectively and respectfully communicates with participants and co-workers both orally and in written format.

Maintains confidentiality with all aspects of information in accordance with practice, state and federal regulations.

Deep understanding of harm reduction philosophy, MOUD modalities, and trauma-informed care.

Familiarity with chronic pain management challenges, specifically stigma and health-system barriers experienced by individuals who use drugs.

Proficiency in Microsoft-based computer skills.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Title of position(s) supervised:

None

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.