Part-Time Harm Reduction & PrEP Outreach Coordinator

The Empowerment Program; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Retirement benefit eligibility

Sick PTO

24-hour work week

Job summary

The Empowerment Program is seeking a Part-Time Harm Reduction Coordinator to deliver trauma-informed, participant-centered harm reduction services. The role focuses on engaging PWUID, LGBTQIA+ communities, women, and unhoused individuals, offering HIV testing, PrEP education, and community outreach across on-site and community settings.

Responsibilities include education, navigation of PrEP access and insurance, documentation, and organizing community events.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of harm reduction and PrEP/HIV prevention, or willingness to develop knowledge through training.
• Comfort discussing sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, substance use, and other sensitive topics without judgment.
• Comfort working with blood, urine, biological specimens, and testing materials.
• Ability to initiate conversations and build rapport with unfamiliar individuals.
• Ability to engage individuals in nontraditional or challenging community settings.
• Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to use computers and electronic systems for documentation and data entry.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate when support is needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HIV, HCV, and STI testing following procedures and protocols.
• Provide trauma-informed education during testing sessions.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and privacy during testing and service delivery.
• Follow procedures for specimens, infection prevention, and biohazard materials.
• Transport specimens to partner locations.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming testing environment.

Skills

Harm reduction

PrEP education

Community outreach

Trauma-informed care

HIV testing

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The Empowerment Program is seeking a Part-Time Harm Reduction Coordinator to deliver trauma-informed, participant-centered harm reduction services. The role focuses on engaging PWUID, LGBTQIA+ communities, women, and unhoused individuals, offering HIV testing, PrEP education, and community outreach across on-site and community settings.

Responsibilities include education, navigation of PrEP access and insurance, documentation, and organizing community events.