Palm Springs, CA7 days ago
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide in-person support during the operation of the Harm Reduction program, including but not limited to syringe safe disposal, syringe distribution, distribution of safe injection/snorting supplies, PWUD/PWID education, data entry, and client registration into the program; Provide training to DAP Health staff, community partners, and community members on naloxone and distributes naloxone during outreach; Provide education to DAP Health staff as appropriate and as assigned on harm reduction strategies to engage members of targeted and impacted populations in care; Provide risk reduction education messaging; Provide group and community-level health education presentations and speak at events regarding harm reduction and community health modalities to reduce individual and community risk for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases. Has interest and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with the substance use disorder community, African American community, Latino/a community, LGBT communities, health care workers, youth and/or seniors, preferred.