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Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Lead Harm Reduction Trainer for the Prevention Program. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some weekends. The Lead Harm Reduction Trainer is responsible for the research, development, and delivery of harm reduction/overdose prevention training programs to community partners and organizations in New Orleans, Lake Charles and Bayou Vista areas, conducting street outreach, referring individuals to OHL services or other appropriate community resources, and representing the Prevention Program at community outreach, as determined by the Project Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Lead Harm Reduction Trainer to:
- Develop harm reduction training material and data tracking tools
- Leads various community and OHL client naloxone trainings to providers, pharmacists and CBOs;
- conduct ongoing regular research relevant to the Program grant goals;
- conducts QA to harm reduction trainer;
- inform community members on naloxone use and access through community outreach events;
- conduct street outreach, outreach events, trainings at OHL, trainings at partner agencies, as directed by Program Manager;
- conduct data entry and gathering as directed by Program Manager;
- assist in the development and implementation of a naloxone awareness campaign to priority populations (Pharmacists, Prescribers, Community Members, and OHL Clients);
- maintain updated work calendar, naloxone training calendar, and outreach calendar;
- maintain comprehensive documentation of all activities for data collection;
- present potential partnerships with Program Manager for approval;
- responsible for administrative tasks as directed by Program Manager;
- responsible for training preparation, facilitation, and evaluation;
- refer individuals to the OHL for primary medical care and treatment services;
- refer individuals to the resource guide as needed;
- assist with special projects as directed by the Program Manager;
- organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner;
- adhere to ethical practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty;
- take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual;
- exhibit commitment to personal and agency-wide goals;
- participate in the ongoing development of competencies, technology, and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness;
- place clients’ needs first, following care management and service delivery protocols;
- strive to lead through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service; and to make a difference in the lives of the Agency’s employees, patients, and the community;
- encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers and clients;
- treat employees, patients, and business partners with respect;
- embrace diversity and demonstrate teamwork;
- promote a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to Agency and Program policies and procedures;
- exhibit commitment to the Agency’s mission, vision, and values;
- attend and participate in management, staff meetings, and vendor service meetings as requested;
- adhere to all Federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act regulations by protecting the privacy and security of all patient/client health information; and
- perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- Excellent communication interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with the community served by the Agency
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- One year experience providing health education to various populations.
Preferred:
- Skilled and experienced in delivery of health education topics to diverse populations
- Knowledge of various healthcare issues affecting the community served by the Agency
- Bilingual – English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese
- Familiarity with the community served by the Agency
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.