New London County Cares Harm Reduction Center - Alliance for Living

Alliance for Living

Verified Company

New London, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION:
New London County CARES Harm Reduction Center Specialist

PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of this position is to staff the NLCC Harm Reduction center and provide peer support, Harm Reduction education and linkage to services within the HRC and in the community for people who use drugs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Examples - not an all-inclusive listing)

Operate within the Harm Reduction model.
Engage in conversations with people about their drug use.
Conduct low barrier intake.
Explore treatment options with participants, with a focus on expanding awareness of and connection to medicationbased treatment programs.
Facilitate timely referrals and linkages to community providers.
Connect participants to the larger community of care.
Educate and assist community members regarding substance/opioid use disorder.
Provide Overdose education and Naloxone.
Work in collaboration with clinical staff to ensure access to care and treatment.
Participate in ongoing training and education.
Other duties are required or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Lived experience with drug use, substance use disorder.
Familiarity with local support services and resources.
Basic computer skills
Ability to relate well with all segments of the public.
Ability to be outside and mobile to conduct outreach and participate in community events.
Ability to develop trust and rapport with participants, project staff and community partners.
Demonstrated skill in active listening and conflict management.
Understanding of ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Crosscultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to honor confidentiality requirements during both employment and postemployment periods.