Technical Assistance Specialist

Fund for Public Health NYC • Queens, NY

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Assistance Specialist will provide technical assistance and programmatic guidance to current and potential opioid overdose prevention programs (OOPPs) on implementing successful overdose prevention and naloxone distribution programming, with the goal of preventing overdose deaths in New York City.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health): A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Nice To Haves

• The TA Specialist will have knowledge of substance use and harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, opioid overdose prevention, and/or education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention.
• The successful candidate will be sensitive to various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic conditions. Be able to work independently, have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills, and be flexible team player.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing multiple projects and tasks at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and virtual platforms such as Zoom Webinar, and Microsoft Teams.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and programmatic guidance to registered opioid overdose prevention programs (OOPPs) on program implementation, naloxone distribution, data collection, and reporting
• Maintain records of technical assistance, OOPP dispensing strategies, and other relevant program updates in Naloxone Access Database
• Collaborate with other OENDU and BADU staff to recruit organizations working with target populations to become OOPPs, using overdose data to inform recruitment strategy
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with OOPP personnel
• Design and maintain protocols and other technical assistance documents for OOPPs to improve workflow, including the development, data collection, and analysis of a yearly survey
• Collaborate with Overdose Prevention Training Team to plan, schedule, and deliver Training of Dispensers for OOPPs and/or Training of Responders for community members as needed
• Contribute to the development of new materials and resources aimed at preventing overdose and improving OOPP efficiency
• Assemble naloxone kits to be dispensed in trainings and maintain records for all kits dispensed
• Provide support for packing and mailing of naloxone kits and training related materials and maintain appropriate records for all kits and material mailed and dispensed
• Participate in OENDU meetings, including facilitation on a rotating basis
• Participate in bureau- and agency-wide activities for advancing racial, gender, and social equity and support efforts to center equity in OENDU’s work
• Represent OENDU in intra-Bureau and Divisional workgroups and meetings and liaise and present to community coalitions
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

What This Job Offers

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