Harm Reduction Manager

WEA CA PC•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$72,800 - $83,200•Onsite

About The Position

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a national multidisciplinary health organization that provides integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. Its Street Medicine Program delivers low-barrier, trauma-informed medical and behavioral health care to people experiencing homelessness and housing instability in streets, encampments, and other unsheltered settings, with dignity, autonomy, and harm reduction as core principles. WEA is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Harm Reduction Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of harm reduction services within the Street Medicine Program. This hands-on leader works in the field alongside outreach and clinical teams, builds trust with participants, supervises harm reduction staff, and ensures services are delivered in accordance with evidence-based, participant-centered practices. The role is full-time and 100% in person; field and community presence is a core job function.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in harm reduction, street medicine, public health, or a related direct-service field, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction principles, substance use disorder, overdose prevention, and trauma-informed care.
Current CPR/First Aid and naloxone administration certification, or willingness to obtain them within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
Ability to operate agency vehicles and travel between outreach sites throughout the service area.
Strong communication, organizational, and crisis-management skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with highly vulnerable populations.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience with substance use, homelessness, or harm reduction services is strongly valued.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.
Experience with grant reporting, HMIS, or public health data systems.
Familiarity with the local homeless services system and Coordinated Entry.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day harm reduction operations, including syringe services, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention education, wound care referrals, and safer-use supplies and education.
Provide hands-on harm reduction services and support in outdoor, encampment, and mobile clinic settings.
Build trusting participant relationships using a nonjudgmental, person-first approach.
Respond to overdose events and medical emergencies in the field in coordination with clinical staff.
Supervise, mentor, and schedule harm reduction outreach workers, peer support specialists, and volunteers.
Conduct field observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
Facilitate staff training in harm reduction philosophy, overdose response, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility.
Foster a supportive team culture that prioritizes staff wellness and helps prevent burnout.
Design and refine harm reduction protocols aligned with best practices, local and state regulations, and funder requirements.
Track and report program metrics, including naloxone distribution, overdose reversals, referrals to treatment and housing, and participant engagement.
Ensure compliance with syringe services program regulations and applicable public health guidelines.
Manage inventory and supply chains for harm reduction materials, including naloxone, syringes, wound care kits, and fentanyl test strips.
Liaise with local health departments, hospitals, shelters, law enforcement as appropriate, and community organizations.
Represent WEA at community meetings, coalitions, and public health forums related to harm reduction and homelessness.
Identify service gaps and build referral pathways to housing, behavioral health, and medical care.