Department: Prevention
Reports To: Prevention and Education Manager
Position Type: .5 FTE, 20 hours/week, non-exempt

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

Position Summary

The Prevention Outreach Worker , aka Harm Reduction Coordinator, will work closely with the Prevention Manager in the management and supervision of Syringe Exchange services and Naloxone distribution. This position provides direct service to people who are injecting drugs in a variety of settings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Collect and maintain relevant data related to syringe exchange services

Manage syringe exchange and Naloxone data entry

Assist in developing grant proposals and grant reports

Participate in community clean-ups

Ensuring that syringe exchange is a safe and welcoming environment

Provide syringe exchange at HIV Alliance and mobile exchange sites

Supervise volunteers providing syringe exchange services

Provide volunteers with trainings related to services

Track, maintain, manage, and order supplies related to syringe exchange services, including Naloxone

Coordinate the safe disposal of used syringes, including transporting used syringes

Provide referrals to HIV/HCV testing and other agency services

Provide referrals to addiction treatment and other community services

Support the wound care providers in set up, client referral, and issues as they arise

Provide Naloxone training and kit distribution to syringe exchange clients and other community groups

Present to community groups about HIV, HCV, and Naloxone, including HIV 101 presentations

Provide HIV/HCV testing and counseling services to at-risk populations

Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed during syringe exchange services

Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities and which will encourage professional development and program growth

Help foster community involvement, support and effective collaboration

Participate in agency collaborative processes and committees

Willing to train in Phlebotomy in order to assist in clinic

Required Qualifications

Ability to regularly work evenings.

Comfortable discussing sex, drug use, and HIV/AIDS

1 year of experience de-escalating stressful or confrontational situations

Ability to represent the agency and syringe exchange to community members, law enforcement and others who have questions about syringe exchange in an informative and non-confrontational manner

Ability to make sound decisions during off site syringe exchanges

1 year of experience working with and supervising volunteers

1 year of experience working with local and statewide treatment providers and social services providers

Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who inject drugs and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Willingness to work with:

1 year of experience using harm reduction philosophy and client-centered approach in prevention

Comfortable handling safer injection and safer sex supplies

Familiarity using Word, Excel, Microsoft Access, and Power Point

Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy

Ability to pass agency criminal background check upon hire

COVID-19 Vaccine: HIV Alliance is a healthcare facility and requires all employees to be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19.

Preferred Qualifications

One-year experience working with marginalized, underserved populations

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Knowledge of culturally relevant interventions for Spanish speaking high risk populations

Degree in family and human services, public health or other related fields

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

The duties of this job require regular attendance

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

• Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations
  

HIV Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. HIV Alliance encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.