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DSS Harm Reduction Program Coordinator

Touro University, Vallejo, California, United States, 94592

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The Drug Safe Solano (DSS) Harm Reduction Program Coordinator will work closely with the other DSS Harm Reduction Program Coordinator as well as the DSS Project Coordinator and partner organizations to serve the Solano County community. A particular emphasis will be to serve the unhoused community and those struggling with substance use disorder. Overview

The Drug Safe Solano (DSS) Harm Reduction Program Coordinator will work closely with the other DSS Harm Reduction Program Coordinator as well as the DSS Project Coordinator and partner organizations to serve the Solano County community. A particular emphasis will be to serve the unhoused community and those struggling with substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute community outreach initiatives aimed at providing comprehensive harm reduction education, distributing necessary supplies such as overdose prevention resources, Narcan, and fentanyl test strips, and offering guidance on their proper utilization. Provide community outreach with DSS partner organizations at least 2 times per week. Work closely with the other Harm Reduction Program Coordinator along with the DSS Project Coordinator, DSS Principal Investigator (PI) and DSS Substance Use Navigator to expand Harm Reduction initiatives in Solano County Work closely with the DSS Coordinator to participate in community events in Solano County to provide information about the Harm Reduction program’s efforts and fixed site offerings Facilitate volunteering opportunities for Touro University, California students and community members, fostering community engagement. Offer case management services to residents, ensuring effective referrals to treatment Collaborate with Solano County groups providing similar services, enhancing the network of case management support in the community. Draft presentations for the coalition leads, aiding in the delivery of impactful messages to external stakeholders regarding the Harm Reduction program. Cultivate and nurture relationships with community partners to strengthen collaborative Develop marketing materials to heighten awareness of the Harm Reduction Program and its initiatives in the community. Work closely with the Addiction Medicine Collaborative at Touro University, California to coordinate volunteer coverage at the Harm Reduction program’s fixed site Work closely with Touro University, California Street Medicine Team and Student-Run Free Clinic to help provide services to the unhoused community Help with inventory organization, tracking and reporting Help with writing grant applications for funding and completing grant reporting requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required Professional communication skills; oral and written and basic math skills are required Must have knowledge of or willingness to learn about substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) as well as principles of treatment and recovery Must be familiar with principles of harm reduction and how they are applied to community health, SUD/OUD Must have a valid CA Driver’s license, insurance, and have regular access to a car

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Organizational skills Ability to work as a team member and individually

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