What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harm Reduction Specialist position at Southern Tier AIDS Program Inc?
Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. is looking for a Harm Reduction Specialist to join our Ithaca team! This position provides services to participants of the Syringe Exchange Program. Coordinates and executes outreach and education to promote SEP programming and harm reduction services. Offers low threshold syringe exchange services, as well as higher threshold activities to participants: risk assessment, HIV/HCV testing, individual/group education, and linkage/referral services. Responsible for providing services to participants in outlying areas, including special arrangements for syringe exchange services. The Harm Reduction Specialist reports directly to the Harm Reduction Coordinator.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities and duties of a Harm Reduction Specialist include staffing the SEP during regular hours of operations including:
- Performs initial intake of syringe exchange participants and referrals for additional needed services;
- Provides comprehensive risk assessment services, as well as short-term prevention care management services to eligible individuals;
- Coordinates the exchange of used syringes returned by participants for new syringes and maintains the exchange transaction logs;
- Offers complete prevention protocol consisting of safer injection education and supplies, safer sex education and supplies;
- Conducts needs assessment and education related to risk reduction, treatment options, and community referrals;
- In accordance with the department rotation schedule, responsible for carrying and answering the SEP 24-hour on-call phone for law enforcement officials and providing information to confirm enrollment as needed;
- Maintains all written and computer data of daily transactions;
- Maintains the cleanliness and proper functioning of site and equipment;
- Maintains the scheduled hours of site;
- Works collaboratively with other STAP personnel who assist in staffing
Benefits
Excellent benefits package including: life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending plan and generous time off (24 days annually 11 paid holidays)
Salary
$17.00/hour working 35-hours per week, may vary depending upon experience
Salary : $17