Community Health Worker Senior – Harm Reduction Specialist
About The Position
The Community Health Worker Senior – Harm Reduction Specialist provides direct harm reduction services, education, and community outreach to individuals impacted by substance use. The role includes overdose prevention education, distribution of harm reduction supplies, participant engagement, and referrals to healthcare and community resources. It also supports daily program operations and promotes health equity through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental services. NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center's mission is to create a healthier community through whole-person integrated care, building community well-being, and health equity. NorthPoint integrates medical, dental, behavioral health, and human services, and works to reduce social, economic, and health inequities in the community.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in social/behavioral sciences or a related field and 2 years of experience in human services or public health; relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience providing community outreach, health education, harm reduction, human services, or related participant-facing services.
- Ability to work effectively with communities disproportionately affected by substance use, health disparities, and barriers to care.
- Knowledge of Twin Cities community resources and ability to develop effective referral relationships.
- Ability to document services accurately, maintain confidential records, collect program data, and support reporting requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, and group communication skills in a multicultural environment.
- Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to meet NorthPoint driving requirements.
- Basic skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and Epic client tracking systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct harm reduction services, education, and community outreach to individuals impacted by substance use.
- Provide overdose prevention education and distribute harm reduction supplies.
- Engage participants and refer them to healthcare and community resources.
- Support daily program operations.
- Promote health equity through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental services.
- Document services accurately, maintain confidential records, collect program data, and support reporting requirements.
- Develop effective referral relationships with community resources.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Family-friendly benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
