Mobile Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

Cornerstone Family Healthcare; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 24,980 - 35,578; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Cornerstone Family Healthcare in Newburgh, NY is seeking a Prevention Specialist to join our mobile van-based outreach program. You will provide syringe support, harm reduction education, counseling, and referrals to PWUD/PWID in the Mid-Hudson region, including Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan counties and the Newburgh Hub.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree with experience in harm reduction, outreach, and community resources; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with PWUD/PWID and harm reduction required.
• Minimum two years of outreach experience.
• Background in healthcare or community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Maintain relationships with community resources and law enforcement.
• Attend and provide training for opioid overdose prevention (NARCAN).
• Provide referrals for HIV/STI/HCV testing and counseling and other services.
• Ensure client charts are complete and compliant with standards.
• Document outreach in AIRS database and assist with data as needed.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Assist in program coverage including street outreach and mobile units.
• Attend department and all-staff meetings.
• Follow Cornerstone policies and employee handbook.

Skills

Outreach PWUD/PWID

Harm reduction knowledge

Data entry & reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Cornerstone Family Healthcare in Newburgh, NY is seeking a Prevention Specialist to join our mobile van-based outreach program. You will provide syringe support, harm reduction education, counseling, and referrals to PWUD/PWID in the Mid-Hudson region, including Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan counties and the Newburgh Hub.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree with experience in harm reduction, outreach, and community resources; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.