Prevention Case Manager

Brockton Area Multi-Servi•Brockton, MA

8d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Case Manager provides case management, outreach, prevention education, and harm reduction services to individuals with substance use disorders and those at risk for HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections, and opioid overdose.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum three (3) years of experience in human services required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as program needs require

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Public Health, or a related field preferred
Experience in substance use disorder outreach, prevention, or education strongly preferred
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, substance use disorders, overdose prevention, and harm reduction principles
Experience working with high-risk populations, including people who inject drugs and other disproportionately impacted communities
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong engagement, outreach, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to provide equitable, culturally responsive care to diverse populations, including: People of color, People who use drugs, Individuals experiencing homelessness, Sex workers, LGBTQ+ individuals, Individuals recently released from incarceration
Bilingual abilities in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken in the Brockton area are highly valued

Responsibilities

Provide short-term case management services to individuals with substance use disorders
Connect participants to medical care, behavioral health services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and community resources
Facilitate warm handoffs and supportive referrals to treatment and recovery services
Follow up with participants to assess service effectiveness and ongoing needs
Develop and document service plans, referrals, and support activities
Conduct community-based and street outreach activities
Provide harm reduction education, supplies, and prevention services
Enroll eligible participants and bystanders in the Narcan Pilot Program
Utilize Uber Health and other transportation resources to assist participants in accessing appointments and treatment services
Promote COPE Center services through outreach, education, and information dissemination efforts
Screen, interview, and counsel individuals at risk of HIV, STI, HCV infection, or opioid overdose
Collect specimens through venous blood draws, finger sticks, and urine samples for HIV/STI/HCV testing
Coordinate specimen submission and transportation to the State Laboratory as required
Provide referrals and linkage to HIV/STI/HCV testing and treatment services
Facilitate educational groups on topics including opioid overdose prevention, safer sex practices, harm reduction, and substance use prevention
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, data collection, and reporting requirements
Complete statistical reports and monthly program reporting requirements
Collaborate with the Program Manager to evaluate program effectiveness and participant outcomes
Attend meetings, conferences, trainings, and professional development activities related to HIV, HCV, STI prevention, substance use disorders, harm reduction, and public health
Build positive relationships with participants, staff, providers, and community partners
Follow all agency policies, procedures, and funding source requirements
Maintain safety standards and utilize universal precautions at all times
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee