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Adams County Government Harm Reduction Specialist in Westminster, Colorado
Harm Reduction Specialist
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Harm Reduction Specialist
Salary
$53,934.40 - $78,187.20 Annually
Location
Westminster, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
06898
Department
Public Health Department
Division
Public Health Nursing
Opening Date
01/30/2025
Closing Date
2/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Our Mission
At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.
Cultural Competencies/EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
Benefits
Questions
What Success Looks Like In This Job
As a part of the HIV/STI Prevention and Outreach & Syringe Access Program, this position performs targeted HIV/Hepatitis C/STI screening, syringe access outreach, case management of people who inject drugs, as well as targeted individual and group level education and outreach for HIV/STI/Hepatitis C risk reduction, HIV prophylaxis treatment, and harm reduction, overdose prevention, and Naloxone use. The goal of the work is to remove structural barriers and improve access to high-quality, client-centered, culturally competent care throughout Adams County to reduce infectious disease and improve the health and wellbeing of People Who Use Drugs (PWUD). The Harm Reduction Specialist collaborates with other subject matter experts to establish standards of good practice for SAPs funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Along with the Associate Program Manager, the Harm Reduction Specialist focuses on Syringe Access Program (SAP) scope of practice to include overdose education and naloxone distribution, linkage or direct provision of physical and mental health care and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, and a variety of social services. This position may be based throughout Adams County.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $25.927.hour - $29.816/hour. The full salary range for the role is $25.927/hour - $37.594/hour.
Examples of Duties for Success
Direct Services
Participates in HIV STI Prevention and Outreach Program activities and special events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Conducts direct harm reduction counseling, HIV/HCV/STI screening and point of care testing.
Provides referrals to services, and connects participants to interim and extended health care, behavioral health care, recovery resources, social services, etc.
Offers opioid overdose prevention and education and Naloxone training and distribution.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
Gathers and organizes supplies for outreach activities. Reconciles inventory and checks expiration dates to ensure all materials are up to date.
Maintains program-specific documentation. Uses organizational skills to maintain correct forms and tools necessary for documentation.
Syringe access and disposal, including community retrieval and distribution of syringes and access to safe supplies for vein and wound care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Community Health Strategy
Fosters community engagement to advance health equity. Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with community partners, internal and external customers, and resources to create linkages to care and prevention services, including no-cost medications, emergency financial assistance, housing, and/or food.
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health or situation. Monitors health status to identify community health problems.
Improves population health by emphasizing prevention and attending to multiple determinants of health.
Participates in community-specific solutions to address health priorities.
Enters data into and maintains computer systems or databases. Proofs data entry and corrects errors. Runs standard and ad hoc reports as required.
Maintains temperature control logs for test kits, controls and labs.
Utilizes county-vehicle and mobile units to perform outreach services throughout Adams County.
Additional Duties
Provides administrative support as assigned for the Program. Handles confidential matters and collects information as requested for the use of the Program staff. Filing, typing, and answering phones in support of daily Program functions. Maintains files and records.
Enters data into and maintains computer systems or databases. Proofs data entry and corrects errors. Runs standard and ad hoc reports as required.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.
Qualifications for Success
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and community representatives.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire date.
More Qualifications for Success
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
A minimum of 3-years related experience or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience/training, including lived experience.
Lived experience includes substance use treatment, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
Up to one (1) year towards combined experience for demonstrated lived experience.
*If you would like your lived experience considered for Qualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in the Questions section.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare profession/related area
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.
02
This role requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
03
Please indicate how you meet the experience requirements for the role.
At least three (3) years related experience or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience/training
At least two (2) years related experience or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience/training AND 1 year of lived experience
More than 2 years of related experience or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience/training AND less than 1 year of lived experience
None of the above
04
Would you like your lived experience to be considered for service credit towards Qualifications for Success?
Yes
No
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If yes, please review the lived experience statement below and complete Prompt 1 below. If no, please select "Not Applicable." By selecting one of the options, I acknowledge that the information I provide will be used solely for service credit towards the Qualifications for Success and will not affect my eligibility for hire.
I understand and agree
I understand but disagree
Not applicable
06
Please list your lived experience with justice involvement, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health. Include dates (month, year), and a brief description of what it was. If you are not using lived experience, please write "Not applicable." a. (For example: 05/92 - 6/93 incarcerated for possession. 09/19 - 02/20 Treated for behavioral health condition)
Required Question
Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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