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About the Role
The Harm Reduction Specialist provides engagement and support services, particularly to residents engaging in risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol use, unsafe sexual practices, and self-harm, using a harm reduction model. The emphasis is on meeting individuals “where they are at” and providing non-judgmental, non-coercive services and resources. This role involves providing individual support, group activities, and workshops, as well as consultation and training to program staff. The specialist will be a leader in promoting Community Access’ commitment to harm reduction services and will participate in the agency-wide Harm Reduction Committee.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a minimum of four harm reduction focused groups per month at all assigned locations.
- Ensure all services, follow-up, and documentation are completed on time, including assessments and service plans.
- Complete at least two service plan linked notes for all tenants on assigned caseload (8 in licensed housing), entered within 48 hours of meetings.
- Ensure monthly in-apartment visits for all tenants on assigned caseload (weekly in the Community Residences).
- Consistently document 40 hours of direct service work each month.
- Provide program leadership for harm reduction activities, including training new staff on Narcan use within one week of onboarding.
- Maintain the on-site Harm Reduction Toolbox (accurate sign-in sheets, maintaining supply of safe use kits, proper ordering of new kits).
- Submit Narcan Reports on time.
- Actively participate in agency Harm Reduction Committee meetings and related special projects/initiatives.
Requirements
- Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access, with particular expertise in harm reduction and recovery-oriented services.
- Ability to train and support program participants and staff on the implementation of harm reduction approaches.
- Minimum of three years working with people who have a history of homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health diagnosis, required.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be creative and flexible.
- Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Show initiative and be responsible for follow-through.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared through a background clearance process.
Skills
- Harm reduction
- Recovery-oriented services
- Conflict mediation/negotiation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years working with people who have a history of homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health diagnosis
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
About the Company
- Community Access was founded in 1974 to provide housing and support for people being discharged from psychiatric institutions.
- We are one of the leading providers of supportive and affordable housing in New York City.
- We are the originators of an integrated housing model which has become a best practice nationally: affordable housing where families live alongside people living with mental health concerns.
- Our staff work daily to support thousands of New Yorkers through supportive and affordable housing, peer-driven residential crisis support programs, training, advocacy, supported education, mobile treatment and other healing-focused services.
- The Housing department provides permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents and families, as well as licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community.
- Services are geared towards assisting people in maintaining their housing and moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.
Equal Opportunity
- Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
- Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
- We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.