Harm Reduction Contracts Coordinator, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. It develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracted treatment, recovery, and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; treatment and management guidance; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau centers the voices of people most impacted and addresses structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.

The Harm Reduction Contracts Coordinator supports the Harm Reduction Unit Contracts and Special Projects Team, including contract monitoring, funding activities, and community-based programming. The role supports Drop-In Center and Outreach Syringe Litter programming, coordinates with colleagues and fiscal partners, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of qualifying experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with contract monitoring or grants administration support in a public health, human services, or community-based setting.
• Experience preparing reports, meeting notes, or funding/compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, harm reduction strategies, and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention.
• Experience in program planning and implementation, contracting, program monitoring, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of the intersection of HIV, Hepatitis C, mental health, and substance use issues.
• Sensitivity to people of various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic conditions, and histories of recovery.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and prepare reports following technical assistance and contract monitoring activities, including meetings, routine and targeted site visits, and reviews of program performance using eSHARE, REDCap, and standard reporting formats.
• Support the SSP Contract Manager in planning and implementing routine contract monitoring, including monthly monitoring meetings, contract negotiations, analysis of program service performance, contract renewals and closeouts, approval of service projections, and contract amendments.
• Prepare planning documents needed to maintain funding across the portfolio of providers assigned to the Harm Reduction Unit Contracts and Special Projects Team.
• Assist with planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and/or evaluation of community-based Drop-In Center programming to ensure alignment with funding requirements.
• Assist with planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and/or evaluation of community-facing Outreach and Syringe Litter programming to ensure alignment with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with other Community Coordinators on unit-wide initiatives and shared priorities.
• Collaborate with the Special Projects Coordinator as needed to support the Contracts and Special Projects Team.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level