Harm Reduction and Homeless Outreach Coordinator

Odyssey House•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House of Utah is seeking a full-time Life-Saving Overdose Prevention and Response Services (Outreach Services) Coordinator in Salt Lake. The role provides compassionate, judgment-free overdose prevention and response services, engages people in the community, and connects them with healthcare, housing, mental health, substance use, treatment, and recovery resources. The position also supports safer-use education, testing, basic wound care, service documentation, supply management, staff training, compliance, grant reporting, budgeting, and outcome tracking. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $19.00. Odyssey House describes its approach as integrating evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and a supportive environment to promote recovery and well-being.

Requirements

Complete Utah Naloxone Trainer Training within six months.
Complete Life-Saving Overdose Prevention and Response Services Navigator Training every two years.
Maintain Infectious Control Training as required.
Complete HIV testing training within six months.
Complete Hep C testing training within six months.
Successfully complete required pre-employment screenings and position-related verifications.
If the role requires driving, pass an MVR review and hold a valid Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide life-saving overdose prevention and response services and safe, judgment-free access to clean supplies and support.
Conduct client encounters and document materials distributed, education provided, referrals made, client interactions, and service data in Client Track and HR Tracker.
Educate clients about safer-use practices, overdose prevention, and risk-reduction strategies.
Engage clients in the community to build trust, support safer practices, and connect them to treatment, recovery, and other resources.
Refer clients to healthcare, housing, mental health, and substance use services as needed.
Safely handle biohazardous materials and dispose of sharps properly.
Maintain facility cleanliness and a safe, welcoming environment.
Coordinate with overdose prevention and response services and outreach teams to promote consistent services.
Provide or coordinate basic wound care; assist clients with wound care and connect them to medical services.
Conduct rapid HCV and HIV testing weekly, provide education and results counseling, and report testing events and service activities in Client Track and Kareo.
Attend Department of Health and SSP meetings to stay current on overdose prevention and response practices.
Maintain organized supplies and coordinate participant kit assembly, including safer-use supplies and naloxone.
Train staff on overdose prevention and response practices in collaboration with MA and front desk teams.
Manage naloxone supply relationships with Utah Naloxone and UDOH.
Maintain compliance with state requirements and submit grant reports and related documentation.
Order inventory through NASEN, Amazon, UDOH, and OH Procurement.
Monitor and update service and grant budgets.
Facilitate training in partnership with UDOH and other organizations.
Track and analyze service outcomes and impact metrics to improve outreach strategies.
Adhere to Odyssey House's mission, philosophy, scope of service, applicable codes of conduct and contract requirements, and standards for safety, customer service, workplace conduct, and quality client care.
Understand and fulfill responsibilities related to the job role, time management, personnel files, client records, incident reporting, mandatory training, client boundaries, and the rights of clients and staff.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including long- and short-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending account.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate participation available and a 100% employer match up to 6% after one year of service.
Paid time off, accruing up to 35 days per year, with increased accrual rates after one year.
Option to convert half of unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
Paid sabbatical after five years of service.
Employee assistance program with confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Tuition reimbursement up to $9,000 per year for approved programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid training and professional development opportunities, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
On-demand access to earned wages before payday through Paylocity, subject to terms.
Free UTA transit pass for the daily commute.
Monthly performance awards and team recognition.
Casual dress code and workplace culture.
Paid leave and education assistance.