Substance Abuse​/Harm Reduction Specialist-CASAC Certified

Job Details

Job Location:

Glenmore Manor – Brooklyn, NY 11206

Salary Range: $60,000.00 – $60,000.00

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The Case Manager/Harm Reduction Specialist (“Harm Reduction Specialist”) provides engagement and support services, particularly to program participants engaging in behaviors that may pose risks such as drug and alcohol use, sexual practices, and self-injury, using a harm reduction approach. The emphasis is on meeting individuals "where they are" and providing non-judgmental, noncoercive services and resources to individuals. In addition, the Harm Reduction Specialist provides consultation, education, training, and support to program staff in their work with participants.

The Harm Reduction Specialist is a leader promoting AAPCI's commitment to providing services using a harm reduction approach. Specific duties may vary by area assigned. The Harm Reduction Specialist develops collaborative relationships with other disciplines to assure effective client care.

• Being a part of the Intake/screening/Assessment team to determine whether a client is suitable for independent living and appropriate to be housed in the housing program.
• Provide Harm Reduction focused consultation and support to program staff related to reducing risks associated with drug/alcohol use, health concerns such as diabetes, sexual health, violence, arrest/incarceration, sex work/survival sex, etc.
• Work at assigned programs, creating and implementing a schedule responsive to program and participant priorities.
• Develop Harm Reduction related programming, including groups and other activities, relevant for each program.
• Provide technical assistance and in-house trainings on harm reduction topics for staff and participants as well as coordinate information sessions with outside providers on Harm Reduction related topics.
• Attend and participate in Harm Reduction Committee meetings and contribute to agency-wide Committee projects to support the infusion of Harm Reduction throughout the agency.
• Ensure adequate supply of safer sex and safer drug use supplies for assigned programs.
• Become an AAPCI Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Trainer and follow all DOHMH and AAPCI OOPP policies and procedures.
• Participate in and support agency health and wellness projects.
• Provide regular communication to Clinical Supervisor regarding staff and building concerns related to Harm Reduction.
• Attend team meetings of assigned programs, as scheduled, to learn about current concerns and events.
• Establish ongoing relationships with Harm Reduction service providers, local precincts, and other community resources, and maintain an inventory of these resources.
• Meet with program staff and program participants together (or temporarily with participants as a bridge to meeting with staff) in situations where program staff need support, role modeling, and skill building to effectively meet the needs of participants.
• Maintain quality service by utilizing and serving as a role model for agency standards in all interactions with program participants.
• Using a Harm Reduction approach, assess participants' needs for services, including outreach, counseling, education, referral, and plan services accordingly.
• Develop and support strategies to meet the needs of specified groups, e.g. people who use drugs and/or alcohol, criminal justice involved individuals, people engaged in sex work.
• Provide service coordination to assigned participants as defined by program and contractual requirements.
• Develop and assist in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with participants, identifying progress, and revising plans as needed.
• Produce and maintain thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation in service records of interactions with participants, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.
• Assist participants by advocating for quality care from external…