Harm Reduction Trainer | Prevention Program

Odyssey House Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (health, dental, vision,life

Long-term and short-term disability

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana is seeking a full-time Harm Reduction Trainer for the Prevention Program in Louisiana. The role delivers harm reduction/overdose prevention training to community partners in New Orleans, Lake Charles and Bayou Vista, conducts street outreach, and refers clients to services as needed.

You will work with the Prevention Program Manager to represent OHL at outreach events, maintain data, and support program goals while upholding high ethical standards and client care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• One year experience providing health education to diverse populations.
• Familiarity with the community served by the Agency.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver naloxone trainings to community-based organizations and at events.
• Inform community members on naloxone use and access via outreach events.
• Conduct street outreach and trainings at OHL and partner sites.
• Enter and manage data as directed by Program Manager.
• Work with harm reduction lead trainer and maintain documentation.
• Assist with administrative tasks and training preparation/facilitation.
• Refer individuals to OHL for primary medical care and treatment services.
• Refer individuals to the resource guide as needed.
• Support special projects and ensure timely completion of duties.
• Promote ethical practices and a positive environment for staff and clients.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Vietnamese

Excellent communication

MS Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Bilingual - English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese

Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!

Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Harm Reduction Trainer for the Prevention Program. The Harm Reduction Trainer is responsible for the delivery of harm reduction/overdose prevention training programs to community partners and organizations in New Orleans, Lake Charles and Bayou Vista areas, conducting street outreach, referring individuals to OHL services or other appropriate community resources, and representing the Prevention Program at community outreach, as determined by the Project Manager.

Responsibilities And Duties

It is the duty and responsibility of the Harm Reduction Trainer to:

• provide various community and OHL client naloxone trainings to community based organizations;
• inform community members on naloxone use and access through community outreach events;
• conduct street outreach, outreach events, trainings at OHL, trainings at partner agencies, as directed by Program Manager;
• conduct data entry and gathering as directed by Program Manager;
• works with the harm reduction lead trainer;
• maintain comprehensive documentation of all activities for data collection;
• responsible for administrative tasks as directed by Program Manager;
• responsible for training preparation and facilitation
• refer individuals to the OHL for primary medical care and treatment services;
• refer individuals to the resource guide as needed;
• assist with special projects as directed by the Program Manager;
• organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner;
• adhere to ethical practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty;
• take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual;
• exhibit commitment to personal and agency-wide goals;
• participate in the ongoing development of competencies, technology, and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness;
• place clients' needs first, following care management and service delivery protocols;
• strive to lead through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service; and to make a difference in the lives of the Agency's employees, patients, and the community;
• encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers and clients;
• treat employees, patients, and business partners with respect;
• embrace diversity and demonstrate teamwork;
• promote a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to Agency and Program policies and procedures;
• exhibit commitment to the Agency's mission, vision, and values;
• attend and participate in management, staff meetings, and vendor service meetings as requested;
• adhere to all Federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act regulations by protecting the privacy and security of all patient/client health information; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

Required:

Minimum qualifications include the following:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Excellent communication interpersonal skills
• One year experience providing health education to various populations.
• Familiarity with the community served by the Agency
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• Skilled and experienced in delivery of health education topics to diverse populations
• Knowledge of various healthcare issues affecting the community served by the Agency
• Bilingual - English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese

Compensation And Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.