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About the Role
The Harm Reduction Specialist will assist individuals in transitioning to permanent housing at the South Strand Safe Haven, a transitional housing facility serving people experiencing homelessness, including those with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage core Harm Reduction based curriculum at the SAFE HAVEN
- Liaise with external Harm Reduction based partners to help coordinate services
- Coordinate and facilitate groups with clients
- Assist program leadership in creating trainings for staff that ensure Harm Reduction practices are being taught and exercised by staff
- Ensure all staff are aware of needle stick prevention methods and agency policy and procedure around responding to needle sticks
- Ensure that there are adequate syringe disposal containers on site that are strategically located throughout the program site and will ensure that containers are emptied regularly
- Ensure there are always safer-sex resources available to clients that are accessible in common spaces
- Liaise with on-site psychiatric and primary care provider, to support treatment planning which includes medications aimed at reducing/eliminating alcohol use
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred
- Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Skills
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Spanish/English bilingual
Location
- Lower Manhattan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Mid Level
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
About the Company
- Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.
- Supportive housing is a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
- Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness to come indoors.
- The South Strand Safe Haven offers private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations.
- On-site case management and clinical services are available to meet the needs of its residents.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled