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Harm Reduction WorkerEvergreen Health Services • Watkins Building, Buffalo, NY, US
Harm Reduction Worker

Harm Reduction Worker

Evergreen Health Services • Watkins Building, Buffalo, NY, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Harm Reduction Worker is responsible for helping with the daily operations of Evergreen’s Drop-In Services, including the provision of services in a non-judgmental manner, such as coordinating showers, laundry, food and beverage, and individual and group support. This role ensures that services are provided smoothly, in a safe environment, and are tracked appropriately

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Harm Reduction Worker:

  • Provides direct patient services in the Drop-In Center
  • Takes initiative on warmly greeting patients, patient intake, hospitality services, coordinating shower and laundry services, and creating, implementing, and facilitating groups
  • Documents patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) and actively collaborates with other providers and departments within EHS
  • Adheres to company policy regarding documentation standards and completion timeframes
  • Assists patients in identifying personal goals and follows up regularly to assess readiness to address their stated goals

Qualified candidate will have an Associate degree in public health or related field, or two years of experience working with at-risk populations; ability to travel between office locations as needed; have and maintain a current and valid NYS driver’s license, verified thought the NYS LENS system; excellent verbal and written communication skills, with bilingual English & Spanish preferred; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type: Full-time

Required Education/Experience: Associate degree in public health or related field, or two (2) years of experience working with at-risk populations; bilingual English & Spanish preferred

Required License: current and valid NYS driver’s license, verified through the NYS LENS system

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

  • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
  • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
  • Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
  • 403b with a generous company match
  • Paid parking or monthly metro pass
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid lunch breaks

This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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