Part-Time Harm Reduction Coordinator

Part-Time Harm Reduction Coordinator

Hourly rate: $23 - $25 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Hourly non-exempt

Reports to:

Director of Harm Reduction and Community Health

Position Summary:

The Harm Reduction Coordinator provides trauma-informed, participant-centered, and culturally responsive harm reduction services to individuals who may be at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The position has a particular focus on engaging people who use or inject drugs (PWUID), LGBTQIA+ communities, women, people experiencing homelessness, and others who may experience barriers to traditional healthcare services.

The Harm Reduction Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming, gender-affirming, nonjudgmental environment while providing services both on-site and throughout the community. Core responsibilities include HIV/HCV/STI testing, PrEP education and navigation, community outreach, harm reduction education and supply distribution, participant support, documentation, and community-based educational events.

This community-facing position requires the ability to work independently in a variety of settings, initiate conversations with community members, respond appropriately to sensitive situations, and engage individuals around sexual health, substance use, HIV prevention, and harm reduction.

Job Duties:

HIV, HCV & STI Testing

· Conduct HIV, HCV, and STI testing in accordance with agency procedures, funder requirements, and testing protocols.

· Provide participants with clear, trauma-informed education throughout the testing session.

· Maintain participant confidentiality and privacy throughout testing and service delivery.

· Follow appropriate procedures related to biological specimens, infection prevention, exposure control, and biohazardous materials.

· Transport biological specimens to the designated partner location.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and welcoming testing environment, including the testing bathroom and testing supplies.

PrEP Education & Navigation

· Provide participant-centered education about PrEP and other HIV prevention options.

· Support participants interested in PrEP in identifying and addressing barriers to accessing care, including insurance applications and provider identification, as well as potential cost barriers.

· Build relationships with community organizations and healthcare providers to increase awareness of PrEP and available navigation services.

Community Outreach & Harm Reduction

· Conduct regular outreach in community settings where priority populations live, gather, socialize, or access services through nonjudgmental, educational conversations.

· Distribute harm reduction and safer-sex supplies in accordance with program guidelines.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations.

Education, Events & Community Engagement

· Plan, organize, and participate in safe, sober social and educational events focused on HIV/HCV/STI prevention, sexual health, PrEP, and harm reduction.

· Participate in community events, outreach activities, tabling opportunities, and partner events.

· Participate in agency, program, partner, and community meetings that support collaboration and effective service delivery.

Documentation, Data & Compliance

· Complete required documentation accurately and within established program timelines.

· Enter and maintain required HIV prevention data in accordance with CDPHE, grant, program, and agency standards.

· Protect confidential and personally identifiable information in accordance with agency policy and applicable requirements.

Position Expectations:

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