Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Community Coordinator for their Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. This role involves managing naloxone distribution, providing training, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve access to care and prevent overdose deaths. Candidates should have a degree or related experience in community services, with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in community work or community centered activities.
• At least one year of experience related to overdose prevention.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Naloxone distribution program and training.
• Develop reports on training and distribution activities.
• Collect and document data on overdose response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Knowledge of harm reduction

Training and technical assistance

Service documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator

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The New York City Human Resources Association (HRA) aims to improve access to medical, mental health and substance use care and prevention services, and prevent overdose deaths and improve access to prevention and care among HRA clients.

The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator will manage the HRA Opioid Overdose Prevention Program which will including providing training, technical assistance and supplies (such as naloxone) to HRA and HASA affiliated staff, contracted providers and clients to prevent overdose and access to prevention services, as well as monitoring and reporting on all program activities.

The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program is seeking to recruit one (1) Community Coordinator to function as Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator who will:

• Collaborate with the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program director to plan, implement, coordinate, monitor report on and evaluate the HRA community Naloxone distribution program.
• Provide Overdose Response and Naloxone administration training to HRA and HASA staff, contracted vendors and clients. Participate in training recruitment, attendance tracking, initial and renewal certification, and reporting.
• Order, distribute and manage inventory of naloxone kits, and document distribution according to guidelines.
• Develop reports on Overdose Response and Naloxone Training and Distribution, and submit to the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of health, and in accordance with the LL225 reporting requirements.
• Collect overdose response and naloxone administration data from HRA and HASA staff and contracted vendors, documents in central database and reports on overdose reversal and naloxone administration to NYS and NYC health departments and city reports as required.
• Provide resources and training for HRA staff on evidenced base overdose prevention interventions.
• Participate in cross agency overdose prevention meetings and workgroups.
  
  

Work Location: 150 Greenwich Street 30th Floor NY NY 10007

Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to engage with both front-line social service staff and health care providers. - Detail oriented with ability to manage the logistics of supply distribution - Knowledge of the harm reduction and substance use treatment program landscape in NYC - Experience providing training and technical assistance - Excellent service documentation skills and attention to detail - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and experience using case management software
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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