Post Overdose Response Coordinator
About the role
This individual will function as a rapid responder to provide overdose response within Craven County for individuals who have experienced an overdose reversal or who are suffering from a substance use disorder and have come to the attention of Craven County EMS, CarolinaEast EMS, local law enforcement, and local health clinics. Serves as an active participant in mobile syringe service program.
Responsibilities
- Provide overdose response within Craven County
- Respond to individuals experiencing an overdose reversal or substance use disorder
- Participate in mobile syringe service program
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds and across differences in culture, race, gender, beliefs, and literacy levels
- Harm Reduction Training, Naloxone administration training, and peer support training desired but will be supplied after hiring
- Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of North Carolina
Qualifications
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence
Skills
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies
- Naloxone administration skills
- Peer support skills
Benefits
CarolinaEast Health System offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job description.
Schedule
Schedule details are not specified in the job description.