Overdose Prevention Coordinator
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Job DetailsJob Location: SCHN Pueblo - Pueblo, COPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.93 - $21.72 HourlyTravel Percentage: Occasional In-StateJob Category: Customer ServiceDescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Overdose Prevention Services Coordinator (One Year Position/Term-Limited)Classification: Non-ExemptReports to: Prevention Services ManagerLocation: Colorado Health Network; Pueblo Colorado. (in-state travel required)Salary Range: $19.93 per hour (3 years of experience or less)- $21.72 per hour (3+years)Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. We celebrate and encourage applications from those with lived experiences as it relates to this job posting. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and CHN's commitment to the communities we serve. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Colorado Health Network will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment as we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, HIV status, ethnicity, family or marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, substance use history, genetic information, prior protected activity and other characteristics that make our employees unique.Is this you? Are you looking for a position that supports and empowers individuals in order to improve their quality of life and create real change? Do you embody the skills needed to uphold a workplace culture that values service, innovation, wellness, anti-oppression, and integrity? If so, we'd love to meet you.General Benefits Description:We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits plan that includes Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Wellness Time, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, 403(b), Legal Shield, FSA, Life Insurance, EAP, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.Position SummaryThis role involves the coordination and implementation of community outreach and education initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing educational and awareness-raising content, as well as coordinating overdose prevention tools to enhance community awareness and safety.* COVID-19 Information: It is an essential function and business necessity of the job that all employees are vaccinated and that all new hires will be required to be vaccinated within four weeks of hire. CHN requires proof of vaccination as this is a business necessity of the job. CHN will discuss reasonable accommodations for medical and religious purposes. If CHN considers making an offer of employment, CHN will inquire about vaccination status at that time, including whether the new hire currently has COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.QualificationsEssential Job FunctionsOverdose Education:* Master training community members in overdose prevention techniques, overdose response, and naloxone administration* Train community members to train others in overdose prevention and response* Collaboratively develop, coordinate, and carry out multiple types of overdose prevention and response education throughout the rural southeastern counties of Colorado, including:* Virtual presentations and trainings* In-person presentations and trainings* Development and distribution of educational content* Create and gather content for training, social media, website, partnered organizations, print materials, etc.* Canva for graphic content* Microsoft Suite for writtenNaloxone and Test Strip Distribution:* Work alongside prevention services coordinators to expand naloxone and testing strips (xylazine and fentanyl) distribution to individuals, community members who may serve as secondary distributors, and businesses/organizations who may want naloxone on hand or who want to distribute it (e.g. social service organizations, gas stations)* Develop and maintain system for reporting naloxone administrationAdditional Duties:* Assist Prevention Services Manager and fellow coordinators with development of partnerships with organizations throughout southeastern Colorado* Provide support to prevention services at Access Point Pueblo* Represents the organization at community events and collaborative meetings as needed* Maintains current understanding of overdose, HIV/HCV/STI prevention issues and trends; participates in additional trainings when offered* Maintains and develops referral network of PWUD support and prevention services and provides linkage to care (LTC) as needed* Works collaboratively with the Prevention Services team and statewide prevention teams to develop and support programs that are culturally competent and responsive to clients accessing services at SCHN* Participates in departmental and agency retreats and meetings.* Works days and evenings as needed, some evenings and weekends required.* Additional duties as assigned.Physical Demands and Work Conditions:Works in an office environment. May travel to offsite locations. Requires ability to lift up to 20 pounds of materials. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding and using a telephone and other office equipment.This position is funded under a one-year contract and is not guaranteed after that funding has run out. Possibilities to re-apply for continued funding, or transfer to other internal positions may be available.