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SalaryOpioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator
- Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Job type: Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
Customized Assist Svc-NM
Job Description
The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator will manage the HRA Opioid Overdose Prevention Program which will including providing training, technical assistance and supplies (such as naloxone) to HRA and HASA affiliated staff, contracted providers and clients to prevent overdose and access to prevention services, as well as monitoring and reporting on all program activities.
The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program is seeking to recruit one (1) Community Coordinator to function as Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator who will:
- Collaborate with the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program director to plan, implement, coordinate, monitor report on and evaluate the HRA community Naloxone distribution program.
- Provide Overdose Response and Naloxone administration training to HRA and HASA staff, contracted vendors and clients. Participate in training recruitment, attendance tracking, initial and renewal certification, and reporting.
- Order, distribute and manage inventory of naloxone kits, and document distribution according to guidelines.
- Develop reports on Overdose Response and Naloxone Training and Distribution, and submit to the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of health, and in accordance with the LL225 reporting requirements.
- Collect overdose response and naloxone administration data from HRA and HASA staff and contracted vendors, documents in central database and reports on overdose reversal and naloxone administration to NYS and NYC health departments and city reports as required.
- Provide resources and training for HRA staff on evidenced base Overdose Prevention interventions.
- Participate in cross agency Overdose Prevention meetings and workgroups.
Work Location: 150 Greenwich Street 30th Floor NY NY 10007
Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible)
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to engage with both front-line social service staff and health care providers. - Detail oriented with ability to manage the logistics of supply distribution - Knowledge of the harm reduction and substance use treatment program landscape in NYC - Experience providing training and technical assistance - Excellent service documentation skills and attention to detail - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and experience using case management software
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" or \"2\" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in \"1\" above.
Preferred Skills
- \tExcellent interpersonal skills including ability to engage with both front-line social service staff and health care providers.\n-\tDetail oriented with ability to manage the logistics of supply distribution\n-\tKnowledge of the harm reduction and substance use treatment program landscape in NYC\n-\tExperience providing training and technical assistance\n-\tExcellent service documentation skills and attention to detail\n-\tProficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and experience using case management software
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
621423
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
