Peer Outreach & Harm Reduction Aide

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s SPARC Center in Baltimore seeks a Peer Aide to support drop-in services and mobile outreach for women and gender-marginalized people. The role includes distributing Naloxone, delivering supplies, and engaging participants in harm-reduction education.

The position requires at least 16 years old with lived experience; preferred are outreach experience and comfort working with diverse populations. Training will be provided, with varying day shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with relevant lived experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations, interviewing, fieldwork, or outreach preferred.
• No equivalency allowed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations at SPARC, including greeting participants; supporting participant needs; packing supply bags; ensuring the drop-in space is clean and tidy; scheduling appointments.
• Support outreach operations, including van and foot-based outreach shifts; kit making; delivery bag packing; engaging in syringe and litter cleanup efforts.
• Distribute Naloxone, train community members on its use and benefits.
• Provide health education and risk reduction information to SPARC participants.
• Distribute supplies, including safer drug use supplies and safer sex supplies, while providing harm reduction education.
• Engage in community events to promote services and develop rapport with neighbors, business owners, and participants.
• De-escalate conflicts and set and maintain boundaries with participants.
• Support program data collection and data entry.
• Potential to facilitate peer groups and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Outreach experience

Interacting with diverse populations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Johns Hopkins University’s SPARC Center in Baltimore seeks a Peer Aide to support drop-in services and mobile outreach for women and gender-marginalized people. The role includes distributing Naloxone, delivering supplies, and engaging participants in harm-reduction education.

The position requires at least 16 years old with lived experience; preferred are outreach experience and comfort working with diverse populations. Training will be provided, with varying day shifts.