Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator - Bilingual

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

16h • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and supporting community-based prevention and harm reduction initiatives that increase access to services and improve health outcomes for underserved populations. This position provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed outreach, education, client navigation, and direct support services to youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, Spanish-speaking communities, and people who use drugs. The Prevention Coordinator collaborates with community partners to expand harm reduction services, strengthen continuity of care, and promote community well-being.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency required, with successful completion of a language assessment
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work or related field required
• At least one year of directly relevant experience in the behavioral health field required
• At least one year of experience in Harm Reduction service delivery required
• Experience in coordinating services with other agencies required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support harm reduction prevention initiatives by assisting with the planning, implementation, and delivery of outreach, education, and resource distribution activities for underserved populations.
• Conduct community outreach and provide culturally responsive education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, HIV/HCV/STI prevention, and available behavioral health and community resources.
• Provide bilingual service delivery, education, resource navigation, and support services to Spanish-speaking individuals and families, as needed.
• Deliver trauma-informed engagement and support services to youth, adolescents, and adults through outreach activities, prevention programming, and community-based interactions.
• Conduct mobile harm reduction outreach services in rural communities and other underserved settings, including locations serving individuals experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, youth, and Spanish-speaking populations.
• Assist individuals in accessing behavioral health, healthcare, housing, recovery, and community resources through information sharing, referral coordination, resource connection, and follow-up support, as appropriate.
• Work closely with Northern Colorado Health Network and other community partners to coordinate services, facilitate referrals, strengthen interagency collaboration, and improve continuity of care for clients.
• Support the expansion and sustainability of community-based harm reduction and prevention services through partnership development, resource sharing, community engagement, and participation in collaborative initiatives.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, outreach events, coalitions, and partner organizations to promote prevention services, strengthen community relationships, and increase awareness of available resources.
• Provide transportation and other supportive services, as appropriate, to reduce barriers to care and improve service access and engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities, client interactions, referrals, and services provided in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention, adolescent behavioral health, HIV/HCV/STI prevention, and emerging community health trends through ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

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