OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Communities Served

The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Community Coordinator will manage the HRA Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, which includes 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.

Responsibilities

• 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. Participates 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.

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.

Benefits

The City of New York offers Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and there are additional benefits available for New York City residents.

Pay

Hiring range: $64,316 - $96,474 per year

Schedule

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.