Prevention Services Coordinator

COVID-19 Information: It is an essential function and business necessity of the job that all employees are vaccinated and that all new hires will be required to be vaccinated within four weeks of hire. CHN requires proof of vaccination as this is a business necessity of the job. CHN will discuss reasonable exemptions for medical and religious purposes. If CHN considers making an offer of employment, CHN will inquire about vaccination status at that time, including whether the new hire currently has COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.

Essential Job Functions:

• Engage in mobile outreach services within the Denver metro area, targeting communities requiring harm reduction services.

• Develop and facilitate educational presentations in the community regarding NARCAN/Naloxone use, safe injection practices, using drug checking strategies, and other harm reduction best practices. Trainings will include individual and group-level interventions for people who use (inject) drugs (PWUD/PWID), law enforcement, first responders, treatment/health care providers, and other community stakeholders as relevant to overdose prevention practices.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with CHN managers and staff to manage workflow, implement programmatic changes and updates, and address any incidents that may arise.

• Assist the Program Manager in preparing reports to meet grant reporting requirements.

• Ensure an adequate supply level is maintained to support program needs effectively.

• Provide in-person support during the operation of the syringe access program, including syringe safe disposal, syringe distribution, distribution of safer injection/snorting/smoking supplies, PWUD/PWID education, data entry, and client registration into the program.

• Administer HIV/HCV/STI testing and individualized risk reduction counseling services to PWUD, as well as people living with HIV, members of the LGBTQ community, people experiencing or at risk for homelessness, and other populations who may benefit from educational programs and services related to HIV, STI, and HCV testing and information, sexual wellness efforts, and harm reduction.

• Develop and maintain a referral network of PWUD/PWID support and prevention services and provide linkage to care (LTC) as needed.

• Advance and implement harm reduction education, outreach, supportive services, and syringe access program development in Denver.

• Represent the organization at community events and collaborative meetings as needed and participate in departmental and agency retreats and meetings.

• Stay current with best harm reduction practices for people who use/inject drugs and participate in additional trainings when offered.

• Develop program outcome tracking tools and quality improvement plans to ensure the quality and relevance of programmatic information for PWUD/PWID. Assist in developing and maintaining programmatic tracking and data collection for internal and grant reporting purposes.

• Participate in the development and marketing of prevention programming that serves PWUD/PWID, people experiencing or at risk for homelessness, incarcerated persons, and other populations who may benefit from educational programs and services related to overdose prevention, HIV, and Hepatitis C testing and information, sexual wellness efforts, harm reduction programs including, but not limited to, syringe exchange programs, and other advocacy and public health efforts.

• Play a role in social media marketing, development, support, and upkeep, with the goal of informing the community about various programs, incentives, linkage to care (LTC), harm reduction services, referral opportunities, and CHN integrated care services.

• Collaborate with the prevention services team and Colorado Health Network integrated care services to develop and support programs that are culturally competent and responsive to clients accessing prevention support at Denver CHN.

• Assist with intern/volunteer/AmeriCorps training and support in the areas of overdose prevention, outreach, syringe exchange, and other prevention services.

• Develop and facilitate train-the-trainer curriculum to educate peers and other community members on overdose prevention best practices.

• Offer in-person assistance for CHN's drug checking services, adhering to grant policies and established protocols, and ensuring the maintenance of high-quality information for sharing with the community and all CHN prevention teams.

• Be flexible with work hours, including working days, evenings, and possibly weekends as needed.

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.

We highly recommend people of all educational background and life experiences apply. We believe that people with lived experience are among the most qualified to provide harm reduction and sexual health services. We believe that the people we serve must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who hold these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to anti-oppression, social justice, and critical health equity frameworks.

• Comfortability discussing sexual health and harm reduction strategies through a sex-positive and affirming framework, including topics such as BDSM/kink, condom-less sex, injection drug use, sex work, and gay bathhouses.

• Ability to uphold respect for client’s autonomy to make decisions about their health and wellness.

• Flexibility, creativity, collaborative, and a positive workplace attitude in a team dynamic.

• Strong critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills to address complex situations.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as high attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate well with medical providers, community members, and support staff.

• Basic knowledge of HIV, HCV, STIs, PrEP and other prevention methods.

• Strong socio-cultural identification or work experience with MSM, LGBTQIA , and communities of color.

• Bi/multi-lingual candidates strongly desired, especially fluency in Spanish.

• Experience in systems navigation, motivational interviewing, and working with confidential information.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, and Communications, a related field or equivalent experience required; candidates with lived experience can substitute educational background. Candidates who are actively pursuing more education or have hopes to pursue additional education are encouraged to apply.

Software Utilized:

Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and the internet. Experience with fundraising, contact management or other database software preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including people representative of all gender identities, races, and ethnicities, members of the LGBTQIA community, people who are insecurely housed or homeless, people who use illicit drugs, and people who participate in commercial and/or survival sex work.

• Must be able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.

• Possesses impeccable written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable with community outreach and coordination with external stakeholders; a positive attitude and an outgoing personality are a must.

• Organization and time management skills are a must.

• Valid driver's license is preferred for delivering outreach services.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Works with standard office equipment including computer work station, printers, copiers, scanners and fax machine. Works with word processing software, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software. Communicates with clients and vendors using the telephone, e-mail, the Internet, and fax.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

Works in an office environment. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding and using a telephone and other office equipment.

As employees of a charitable organization, all CHN staff share the responsibility of serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. This can be achieved by fostering the development of relationships with potential

constituents/donors as well as by participating in CHN events/activities in a way that is meaningful to each employee.

General Benefits Description:

We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits plan that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, 403(b), Legal Shield, FSA, Life Insurance, EAP, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.

About Us:

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. We celebrate and encourage applications from those with lived experiences as it relates to this job posting. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and CHN’s commitment to the communities we serve.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Colorado Health Network will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment as we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, HIV status, ethnicity, family or marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and

mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, substance use history, genetic information, prior protected activity and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

How to Apply

Please visit the below link to apply. Please include a cover letter.

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All offers of employment are subject to the completion of a criminal background check.

Colorado Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@coloradohealthnetwork.org

Application deadline: Open Until Filled