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About the Role
The Harm Reduction Center Specialist will staff the NLCC Harm Reduction center, providing peer support, Harm Reduction education, and linkage to services for individuals who use drugs or are at risk for overdose.
Responsibilities
- Operate and actively participate within the Harm Reduction model.
- Engage in conversations with people about their drug use and their individual needs.
- Conduct low barrier intakes.
- Explore different treatment options with participants, focusing on expanding awareness of and connection to medication-based treatment programs.
- Facilitate timely referrals and linkages to community providers.
- Educate and assist community members regarding substance use disorder and emerging drugs.
- Provide overdose response education, including the use of Naloxone.
- Work in collaboration with clinical staff to ensure access to care and treatment.
- Participate in ongoing training and education.
- Assist in the Syringe Services Program (SSP), as needed.
- Perform other duties as required or requested.
Requirements
- Lived experience with drug use/substance use disorder.
- Knowledge, acceptance, and adherence to Harm Reduction principles and strategies.
- Familiarity and experience with local support services and resources.
- Ability to develop trust, rapport, and respect with participants, project staff, and community partners.
- Cross-cultural skills and experience with diverse populations.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated skill in active listening and conflict management, including de-escalation.
- Proven ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Ability to honor confidentiality requirements.
- Skillful in multi-tasking and working in a high-volume environment.
- Eager to cross-train for other assignments/programs.
- Basic computer skills.
- Frequent movement throughout the building.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving inventory weighing up to 20 pounds between floors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling and/or crouching.
- Occasional outdoor exposure for outreach and community events.
- Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Skills
- Harm Reduction
- Peer support
- Active listening
- Conflict management
- De-escalation
- Communication
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Computer skills
Location
- New London County
Work Type
- Full-time
- Benefits eligible
About the Company
- The New London County CARES (NLCC) operates a Harm Reduction center.
Equal Opportunity
- Those with lived experience with substance use disorder and knowledge of current drug supply, as well as individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, life experiences, and identities are encouraged to apply.
- Being able to connect with the community on these levels has shown to be effective in managing both diverse programs and client base.