Heluna Health and RTI International seek a Organizational Coach for a California statewide study to increase utilization of best practices (BP) in equitable naloxone programming up to 32 Syringe Service Programs (SSPs). The Organizational Coach will work with up to 16 SSPs, that are enrolled in the intervention arm of the study, as a support to programs around use of best practices for equitable naloxone distribution. Coaching will be conducted via a mix of in-person and telephone and/or video conferencing meetings.

We are seeking a flexible, detail-oriented and well-organized candidate who has worked with people who inject drugs from a harm reduction perspective, has experience with overdose prevention and feels comfortable working directly with community­ based organizations in pursuit of equitable service provision. Up to 16 SSPs may be enrolled statewide and successful applicants will demonstrate their abilities to manage work at multiple sites effectively, meet multipedal deadlines, and prioritize and organize tasks.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 per hour. This role is full time with the study running for an additional 4 months.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Make direct contact with SSPs and encourage participation
• Collect enrollment information on SSPs
• Meet 1-2 times per month with SSPs (via in-person telephone or video conference to provide information, technical support for implementing naloxone BPs, and monitor program progress
• Document interactions with SSPs in a database including detailed notes regarding the SSP's progress towards BPs
• Ensure compliance with human subjects' protocols
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Principal Investigator Project Director and Study Coordinator regarding study progress during regularly scheduled team and individual supervision meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with marginalized population, such as people who use drugs, people who experience homelessness people in the sex trades, etc.
• Familiarity with the practice and principles of harm reduction
• Familiarity with community-based overdose prevention and naloxone distribution
• Comfortable with working directly with SSP program directors and staff

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to listen, evaluate and support programs implementing change in their workplace.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Access, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with others in an office environment as well as external community-based organizations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Occasionally

Walk Occasionally

Sit Constantly

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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