Overdose Response Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1172 Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $47,000.00 Annually Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC) provides harm reduction-focused services to marginalized populations in Hawai’i, including people living with and/or affected by HIV, hepatitis, substance use, homelessness, and the transgender, LGBQ, and the Native Hawaiian communities. HHHRC bridges gaps and helps individuals access essential resources such as housing, health care, entitlements, and treatment. We foster health, wellness, and systemic change in Hawai’i and the Pacific through outreach, care services, advocacy, training, prevention, education, and capacity building. Primary Purpose: The Overdose Response Specialist (ORS) is responsible for managing all aspects of the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) efforts, working with staff and participants of the Syringe Exchange Program and working with community partners to prevent overdose and respond to areas that experience overdose in order to provide access to naloxone, education, linkage to services and grief support. The ORS will work with people who use drugs, public safety and first responders to both respond to and prevent future overdoses. The Overdose Response Specialist will be primarily embedded within the SEP and work with State and County stakeholders and overdose data to target overdose prevention and response efforts. Reporting Relationship: Reports to: SEP Manager Conduct syringe exchange services and harm reduction outreach in the community and connect participants to services. Discuss issues about general health of people who use intravenous and non-intravenous drugs, their partners, and families. Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training to program participants. Coordinate the requests for naloxone, mailing, and inventorying of supplies. Assist with the tracking and fulfillment of all community requests of naloxone. Deliver HIV/AIDS, STD, and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment education. Provide outreach to specific areas indicated by law enforcement and the Department of Health which have a high number of documented cases of overdose. Provide education on safer sex and substance use practices. Share basic information concerning legal issues and challenges related to drug use. Complete all documentation for services rendered withing assigned benchmarks. Respond immediately to connections indicating a recent overdose and offer on-the-spot training and education in addition to potentially linking them to SUD treatment. Network with local businesses, entities and potential partners to provide overdose education and awareness. Attend the Hawaii Opioid Initiatives’ Workgroup 4 Harm Reduction meetings. Represent the agency at coalition and other community meetings. Increase the visibility of HHHRC and harm reduction through networking and collaborations. General Responsibilities: Contribute to a safe, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all. Work as a team with other staff and support team members. Maintain appropriate professional and ethical standards while serving as a representative of HHHRC. Abide by all policies and procedures of the HHHRC Health & Safety Program, Quality Management Program, and Employee Handbook. Comply with HHHRC confidentiality policy, HIPAA requirements, cultural competencies, and rights to persons served, as well as CARF standards. Demonstrate steadfast understanding of, and commitment to, the Mission, Vision, and Values of HHHRC. Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with some evening and weekend attendance required for agency events. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: This position is mostly in the field with some office administrative work. Daily lifting and carrying of supplies (up to 30 pounds) and pulling of cart (up to 40 pounds) to restock supplies. Regular use of computers keyboards, telephone, and operating office equipment. Essential physical activities: standing, sitting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching above, at, and below shoulder, and frequent gripping of an object. Occasional physical activities: stooping, bending, squatting, twisting body, and lifting. Required Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.). Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong time-management skills and punctuality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Capacity to deal with difficult interactions with care, compassion, and assertiveness. Non-judgmental attitude and ability to respect the knowledge, actions, and feelings of others. Demonstrated ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work well and thrive professionally in an atmosphere of significant diversity, working with marginalized populations. Education/Experience: High School diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience. One or more years of training and/or educating experience. A firm grasp, either through education or lived experience, of overdose prevention. One year of relevant administrative experience and/or demonstrated experience relevant to the responsibilities of the position. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant life experience and/or experience in street-based outreach and harm reduction. Training in substance use, harm reduction, and dual diagnosis. Extensive knowledge of the greater Honolulu area. Required Work Cards/Certifications: Valid Hawaii Driver’s License and clean three-year (3-year) Driver’s Abstract. TB Clearance Hep B Clearance and/or Vaccination Must pass Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services eligibility screening. Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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