Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist - Schenectady

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring a Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist, to work in our Care Coordination Services Agency. As the Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist, you would be responsible for:

• Conduct prevention related Harm Reduction interventions with Project Safe Point participants
• Conduct safer injection related Harm Reduction interventions with Project Safe Point participants
• Maintain inventories of Harm Reduction supplies other than syringes
• Engage in participant recruitment activities such as outreach to community organizations and street outreach including participation in the Neighborhood Support Coalition Outreach (NSC) efforts
• Make initial contact with eligible participants through social contact referral.
• Provide on-going Risk Reduction Education, Safety Planning, and Treatment/Medication Adherence Counseling
• Document updates to electronic records, shared documents, and other formats as required by protocols, policies, and/or procedures
• Conduct field and home visits as appropriate, and monitor participant health status, access to services and quality of received services
• Implement Harm Reduction strategies aimed at helping individuals minimize their immediate health and safety risks.

Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Minimum Salary: $38,000.00

Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Maximum Salary: $38,000.00

Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Qualifications:

• 2 year/ Associate Degree in health, education or human services OR RN, LPN, CASAC AND one year of outreach, CM or case work with persons with: HIV/AIDS or other chronic conditions, a history of mental illness, homelessness, chemical dependence, and/or other populations of persons in need. OR
• 60 credit hours of college study from a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYSED as following acceptable educational practices AND two years of CM or case work with persons with HIV/AIDS, a history of mental illness, homelessness, chemical dependence, and/or other populations of persons in need.
• Education requirements may be waived by the agency if candidate demonstrates more significant experience (3 years) in case management, care coordination or case management along with significant continuing education/training hours during previous

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights