Harm Reduction Envir Spec Supervisor

The Harm Reduction Environmental Specialist Supervisor (HRESS) is

responsible for guiding daily operations and supporting staff in the

field. The Harm Reduction Environmental Specialist Supervisor provides

leadership, oversight, and coordination of the Harm Reduction

Environmental Specialist team. This role ensures the effective

implementation of environmental maintenance, harm reduction strategies,

and community engagement efforts across assigned public spaces. The

HRESS plays a key role in maintaining the city\'s overall image by

ensuring assigned exterior public spaces - including sidewalks,

city-owned parking lots, building entrances, and surrounding areas -

remain clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, businesses, and

visitors. This supervisory position is vital for both public health and

environmental maintenance. The Supervisor\'s key responsibility is to

enhance public safety and minimize syringe litter. This is achieved by

identifying the underlying causes of the issue and deploying innovative,

community-based solutions. The scope of work includes, but is not

limited to, the remediation of biohazards, clothing, litter, and other

biological hazards. This position will be working in various

departments: Building Department, Department of Public Works and the

Police Department. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment

is contingent upon the availability of ongoing funding, with the current

grant scheduled to end in 2036. The position\'s funding will be reviewed

annually from the date of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Acts as the main

point of contact, linking the city government, outreach staff, and

people experiencing homelessness or substance use disorder. A key focus

is on building rapport with active drug users to encourage their

participation in supportive services. This role involves providing

nonjudgmental, trauma-informed education and making referrals to vital

harm reduction services.. Guides daily operations and supports staff in

the field. Ensures the effective implementation of environmental

maintenance, harm reduction strategies, and community engagement

efforts. Sharps Disposal: Primarily responsible for the safe collection

and disposal of discarded syringes, needles, and drug-related

Paraphernalia In Parks, Walkways And Encampments. Biohazard Remediation

Cleaning and disinfecting public areas affected by public drug use to

prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Strategic Harm

Reduction Partnership: Collaboration with BAMSI COPE Center and the

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center to include expansion of ongoing

coordination and partnership. Environmental Triage: Identifying and

remediate environmental \"concealment\" factors (e.g. overgrown brush or

poor lighting) that specifically enable unsafe drug use in public

Corridors. Other Duties As Assigned Or Required. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE: High School diploma or equivalent; a

minimum of two - three (2-3) years of relevant work experience in

outdoor cleaning, facilities maintenance, or similar work ; or any

equivalent combination of education, training and experience which

provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the

essential functions of the job. One to two (1-2) years of supervisory

experience and a valid driver\'s license is required. Training will be

provided in harm reduction fundamentals, substance use disorder,

overdose response, naloxone administration and other areas identified as

Necessary. Brockton Residency Is Preferred. Partial Description, Click

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