Harm Reduction Coordinator- Armitage
2755 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60647
Full-time, non-exempt
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development
The Harm Reduction Coordinator Essential Functions:
Under the supervision of the Harm Reduction Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and implementation of Harm Reduction services. These services include the following: successful engagement of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) through linkage to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services at HAS and in the community; developing/strengthening partnerships with harm reduction community stakeholders and treatment providers; connecting individuals to appropriate services and treatment; and providing case management services to individuals with OUD.
The Harm Reduction Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Provide education and support for individuals with OUD with regards to health promotion, community resources/referrals, etc.
- Maintain working relationships with community partner agencies offering various harm reduction services to individuals with OUD.
- Develop partnership opportunities with agencies and other sources to promote the health of individuals affected by OUD.
- Actively participate in relevant networks/coalitions serving clients affected by OUD.
- Develop and deliver prevention education workshops to target populations and service agencies about OUD, harm reduction, HAS programs/services, and safer substance use practices.
- Develop and deliver training and workshops to meet the needs of those at risk for and those who have an OUD.
- Deliver harm reduction information, referral services, and direct outreach services in a variety of venues frequented by individuals who have an OUD or at risk of developing an OUD. Provide information regarding support services available.
- Work with target population to help them cope more effectively with issues and concerns related to their substance use.
- Liaise with appropriate community resources on behalf of clients.
- Coordinate information resources on harm reduction and care options for clients with OUD.
- Perform other duties as requested.
The Harm Reduction Coordinator Qualifications:
- Ability to transfer knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not limited to: engagement, developing a therapeutic alliance, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed services, cultural competence, conflict mediation, etc.;
- Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of harm reduction and recovery-oriented services.
- Commitment and ability to communicate and engage staff on implementation of harm reduction values and practice approach.
- Ability to effectively create and deliver training and technical assistance using a variety of instructional techniques such as didactic lecture, role playing, experiential learning, team exercises, group discussions, multi-media, etc.;
- Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish) required.
- Flexible to adapt to schedules of work load to the needs and demands of the program.
- Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
- Ability to travel to various agency locations throughout the Chicagoland area
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work on site.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval, is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a harm reduction approach (personal experience participating in harm reduction services may substitute for up to 1 year of work experience);
EOE
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