Overdose Prevention Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1630, Lusitana Street, Hawaii Capital Historic District, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96813, United States
About the Organization
Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC) provides harm reduction-focused services to marginalized populations across Hawai’i. Our mission is to bridge gaps and help individuals access essential resources such as housing, health care, entitlements, and treatment. We foster health, wellness, and systemic change in Hawai’i and the Pacific through outreach, care services, advocacy, training, prevention, education, and capacity building.
We serve people living with and/or affected by HIV, hepatitis, substance use, homelessness, and the transgender, LGBQ, and Native Hawaiian communities. HHHRC is committed to a safe, creative, and cooperative working environment that upholds professional and ethical standards while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons served.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1630, Lusitana Street, Hawaii Capital Historic District, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96813, United States
Honolulu, Hawaii
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct syringe exchange services and harm reduction outreach in the community
- check_circleProvide overdose prevention education and naloxone training to program participants
- check_circleDeliver HIV/AIDS, STD, and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment education
- check_circleRespond immediately to overdose connections and offer on-the-spot training
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation, Overdose Prevention, Naloxone Training.
Education: High School diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience; Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or comparable degree).
Frequently asked questions about Overdose Prevention Specialist at Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center
What does a Overdose Prevention Specialist at Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center do?expand_more
A Overdose Prevention Specialist at Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center is responsible for the following: Conduct syringe exchange services and harm reduction outreach in the community; Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training to program participants; Deliver HIV/AIDS, STD, and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment education; and Respond immediately to overdose connections and offer on-the-spot training.
What are the requirements for this Overdose Prevention Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Overdose Prevention Specialist at Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center position, applicants should have: High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience; One or more years of training and/or educating experience; One year of relevant administrative experience; Valid Hawaii Driver's License and clean three-year Driver's Abstract; COVID-19 Vaccination; and TB Clearance.