Peer Job | Naloxone Saturation Program @ NY Harm Reduction Educators

The Peer Worker will be required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:

• Conducting street outreach to identify and secure participants to be enrolled in and complete the Naloxone overdose training
• Presenting and discussing harm reduction information (that includes safer shooting techniques, risk reduction strategies, overdose prevention, and vein care) with participants
• Completing necessary forms to ensure enrollment of participants in the program and to meet contractual requirements as defined by funders
• Assisting with training of those recruited for the Naloxone Saturation Program
• Assisting with preparation of supplies and tracking of inventory
• Attending training and other meetings related to the program and as requested by the supervisor
• Establishing a respectful, welcoming and friendly atmosphere with participants and community members
• Attending staff meetings as requested by supervisors
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience doing street outreach
• Ability to engage drug users in a respectful and non-judgmental way
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, HIV, Hepatitis C, substance use
• Flexible with scheduling work hours, and available some Saturdays and some evenings
• Excellent team player
• Effective communicator and presenter
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented and a self starter
• Experience working with people of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Location:

The South Bronx and East Harlem

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to Maria Perez, Director of Outreach and Advocacy mperez@nyhre.org