Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator – Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center – Lake Charles, LA

Do you want to end overdose, hepatitis C, the spread of HIV and STDs in SW Louisiana? Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center (SWLAHEC) is looking for that special person, who is committed to promoting the health and dignity of individuals who are affected by substance/drug use, to coordinate a new outreach program. Duties of the Coordinator include recruitment, training, and management of Community Health Workers to provide outreach to the active substance use community and discuss harm reduction strategies including Narcan use, syringe services, and HIV/HCV/STD testing and counseling.

People who have a history of substance use, sex workers, people of color, women, members of the LGBT+ communities, and people living with HIV/HCV/STDs are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, SWLAHEC views the experiences associated with these identities as assets in this role.

Qualifications:

• Ability to respectfully work with people who inject illegal drugs.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate Community Health Workers.
• Must have valid LA Driver’s license, current car insurance, and reliable vehicle.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.

• Strong group facilitation and training skills.

• Lived experience with harm reduction programs as participant, volunteer, or staff and/or knowledge of harm reduction models.

• Ability to manage volunteers.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. Experience can substitute for degree.

Note: This is a new position and it is open. SWLAHEC expects to fill this position immediately. Interviews will be conducted virtually. Training will occur via webinars and self-study from your home. Recruitment of Community Health Workers will begin once our Governor’s stay-at-home order has been lifted.

In your cover letter, please tell us why you feel you are qualified for his position. Include your lived experience with harm reduction programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 to $21.00 /hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Company’s website:

• www.swlahec.cm