Peer Outreach Navigator — Harm Reduction & Field Support

Odyssey House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Life Insurance

Medical insurance (Two Plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability coverage (Long-Term & Short

Disability coverage (Short-Term)

403(b) Plan

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance programs

Pet Insurance

Legal assistance

Job summary

Odyssey House in Bronx, NY seeks a Peer Outreach Worker to support the Bronx Street Outreach Program. The role uses lived experience to build trust, reduce harm, and link individuals to treatment, housing, and mental health services in high-need Bronx neighborhoods.

Responsibilities include distributing harm reduction supplies, providing overdose prevention education, and coordinating warm handoffs with community partners. Local travel and a valid NYS driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with substance use, recovery, and/or harm reduction.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential or CRPA-P is required.
• Previous experience in street outreach, harm reduction services, or peer navigation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage PWUD and community members in parks, encampments, transit hubs, shelters, and other high-need areas.
• Distribute naloxone, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, sterile supplies, first aid kits, hygiene kits, and other harm reduction materials.
• Provide overdose prevention education and train individuals and families in naloxone administration.
• Offer peer support, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed engagement strategies to build trust.
• Support clients with navigation of Medicaid, housing, benefits, and treatment referrals, including warm handoffs and accompaniment to appointments.
• Conduct field-based behavioral health screenings (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) and refer clients to appropriate providers.
• Maintain accurate outreach records and ensure timely documentation of encounters, referrals, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand access to harm reduction and treatment services
• Participate in ongoing training, group supervision, and reflective practice sessions.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Overdose prevention

Motivational interviewing

Bilingual ability

Job description

Odyssey House in Bronx, NY seeks a Peer Outreach Worker to support the Bronx Street Outreach Program. The role uses lived experience to build trust, reduce harm, and link individuals to treatment, housing, and mental health services in high-need Bronx neighborhoods.

Responsibilities include distributing harm reduction supplies, providing overdose prevention education, and coordinating warm handoffs with community partners. Local travel and a valid NYS driver's license are preferred.