Harm Reduction Specialist

Description

Odyssey House

344 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Status: Full-time, Hourly Position

Reports to: Director of Harm Reduction

Syringe Exchange / Harm Reduction:

• Manage clinic syringe exchange services under supervision of Harm Reduction administrator
• Maintain state requirements for SES to remain operational and in good standing with UDOH
• Conduct syringe exchange encounters with participants and track necessary information, including: materials distributed, education provided, and referrals made
• Provide harm reduction education to patients and SES participants 
• Report syringe exchange encounter to online databases (REDCap, clinic HR tracker) 
• Manage disposal of syringe exchange sharps safely
• Communicate with other staff involved with harm reduction to ensure consistency and quality of services, coverage during operating hours, appropriate reporting, safety, etc.
• Train other clinic staff on harm reduction in collaboration with MA and front desk teams

Rapid HCV and HIV Testing:

• Conduct rapid HCV and HIV testing, education, and results counseling with patients in clinic as needed
• Communicate results to provider/medical assistant teams
• Maintain rapid testing compliance through records keeping, temperature logs, and running controls 
• Report testing events to online databases (REDCap, clinic tracker, Kareo)
• Facilitate trainings with staff members via UDOH

Inventory:

• Maintain organization of clinic harm reduction inventory (desk, shelf, shed, storage room)
• Order inventory through NASEN, Amazon, UDOH, and OH Procurement dept.
• Update and monitor clinic HR and grant budgets
• Assemble kits for participants and coordinate with volunteers to assist 
• Manage existing clinic relationships and supply of naloxone through reporting and communication with Utah Naloxone and UDOH

Certifications to pursue within 6 months of hire:

• Utah Naloxone Trainer Training 

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor Degree plus additional business/office training management preferred
• Must maintain a drug free lifestyle and submit to drug testing (must test negative for federally illegal substances) as per Odyssey House policies
• Must be able to take and pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to complete all new hire requirements and trainings
• Ability to maintain clear and consistent professional boundaries with clients
• Excellent attendance record
• Must agree to employment eligibility requirements including all vaccination requirements (flu, COVID-19 immunizations and vaccinations and TB testing)

Candidate Qualities

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-Starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high quality client care within the scope of assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs, driving (or adequate alternate transportation), sitting for prolonged periods, light to moderate physical activity at times