Wellness Advocate, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Remote • Queens, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities. Relay, a nonfatal overdose response system, is an initiative providing 24/7 support to individuals transported to hospital emergency departments (EDs) following a non-fatal opioid overdose. Wellness Advocates visit patients in the ED to provide immediate support and overdose prevention training following an overdose event and offer ongoing support and linkage to care for a maximum of three months after hospital discharge.

Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Relay at assigned hospital emergency departments (EDs) and referrals to community services.
Provide technical assistance and train ED staff on program implementation, policies and procedures.
Closely collaborates with ED staff and community partnerships on continued integration of Relay.
Using their lived experience with substance use to provide support to patients in the ED following a non-fatal overdose and introduce Relay to patients and obtain consent for follow up services.
Conduct overdose prevention trainings with patients and their social networks including naloxone distribution.
Contact and engage patients within 24-hours following hospital discharge.
Provide patients with support and assist with linkage to care and community resources for a maximum of 90 days following hospital discharge. Accompany patients to appointments as required.
Provide information on and offer appropriate referral options to harm reduction programs, medication for opioid use disorder, and drug treatment as requested.
Maintain detailed records of patient contacts and follow-up activities.
Collect and report program data to evaluate program performance.
Other duties as assigned.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above.

Strong communication and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
Familiarity and openness to the principles of harm reduction
Familiarity and openness to a range of drug treatment modalities including medication for opioid use disorder
Willingness to travel within the five boroughs
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Basic computer skills
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Peer specialist (CCAR) training
Commensurate experience of at least two years in human service field
Experience working with clients.

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program.
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job security compared to private sector employment.

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