Lead Harm Reduction Trainer | Prevention Program

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (health, dental, vision, etc

Leave benefits and 401k match

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. seeks a full-time Lead Harm Reduction Trainer for the Prevention Program.

This role develops and delivers harm reduction training to community partners in New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Bayou Vista, conducts street outreach, and refers individuals to OHL services as determined by the Project Manager. The position involves managing training materials, data tracking, and representing the program at community events, with some weekend work and a schedule Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the community served by the Agency.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• One year of health education experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop harm reduction training material and data tracking tools.
• Lead naloxone trainings to providers, pharmacists and CBOs.
• Conduct outreach and trainings at community events and partner sites.
• Refer individuals to OHL services and community resources.
• Maintain documentation and calendars for trainings and outreach.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with community served

MS Office Suite

Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/VN

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join our mission toprovide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassingprimary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Helpsave lives at OHL!

JobSummary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Lead HarmReduction Trainer for the Prevention Program. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some weekends. The Lead Harm Reduction Traineris responsible for the research, development, and delivery of harm reduction/overdoseprevention training programs to community partners and organizations in NewOrleans, Lake Charles and Bayou Vista areas, conducting street outreach, referringindividuals to OHL services or other appropriate community resources, and representingthe Prevention Program at community outreach, as determined by the Project Manager.

Responsibilitiesand Duties

• Develop harm reduction training material and data tracking tools
• Leads various community and OHL client naloxone trainings toproviders, pharmacists and CBOs;
• conduct ongoing regular research relevant to the Program grantgoals;
• conducts QA to harm reduction trainer;
• inform community members on naloxone use and access throughcommunity 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;
• assist in the development and implementation of a naloxoneawareness campaign to priority populations (Pharmacists, Prescribers, CommunityMembers, and OHL Clients);
• maintain updated work calendar, naloxone training calendar, andoutreach calendar;
• maintain comprehensive documentation of all activities for datacollection;
• present potential partnerships with Program Manager for approval;
• responsible for administrative tasks as directed by ProgramManager;
• responsible for training preparation, facilitation, andevaluation;
• refer individuals to the OHL for primary medical care andtreatment 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 appropriateand timely manner;
• adhere to ethical practices by striving to perform in a mannerthat conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity andhonesty;
• 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 efficiencyand effectiveness;
• place clients’ needs first, following care management and servicedelivery protocols;
• strive to lead through vision, technology, innovation, andcustomer service; and to make a difference in the lives of the Agency’semployees, patients, and the community;
• encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers andclients;
• treat employees, patients, and business partners with respect;
• embrace diversity and demonstrate teamwork;
• promote a safe and efficient working environment by adhering toAgency and Program policies and procedures;
• exhibit commitment to the Agency’s mission, vision, and values;
• attend and participate in management, staff meetings, and vendorservice meetings as requested;
• adhere to all Federal Health Insurance Portability &Accountability Act regulations by protecting the privacy and security of allpatient/client health information; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualificationsand Skills

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Skilled and experienced in delivery of health education topics todiverse populations
• Knowledge of various healthcare issues affecting the communityserved by the Agency
• Bilingual – English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese
• Familiarity with the community served by the Agency

Compensationand Benefits

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