Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

Job overview

The Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist role is based in Albany, NY, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week. Pay is $21.54 per hour. The role supports Catholic Charities’ Care Coordination Services and its community wellness work. The specialist connects eligible participants with outreach, engagement, and harm-reduction services. By coordinating referrals, making contact in facilities and the community, and helping participants access supplies and prevention interventions, the role supports service-plan goals and risk reduction.

What you'll do

• Accept participant referrals from Albany County Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
• make initial contact with eligible participants onsite and in the community
• deliver outreach and engagement according to service plans
• work with Syringe Service Program staff to facilitate access to harm-reduction supplies
• conduct prevention-related harm-reduction and risk-reduction interventions
• attend community trainings and workshops.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

harm reduction outreach specialist

albany ny

catholic charities

care coordination services

community outreach

syringe service program

harm reduction

risk reduction

motivational interviewing

hiv

hepatitis c

monday–friday

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

$21.54/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For benefit-eligible positions: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement planning options
• up to 23 days off in the first year based on standard workday
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• referral bonuses
• ongoing training and development.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, personal cell phone, valid driver’s license, current car insurance and registration, and access to a reliable vehicle. The role requires knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, HIV, and hepatitis C.

About the employer

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.