Community Outreach Coordinator

2 months ago

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Humankind Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Harm Reduction Specialist to join our team at Humankind Charity. As a Harm Reduction Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to promote harm reduction support and engagement of individuals with substance use issues, and complex lives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement harm reduction interventions, including Assertive outreach, Naloxone provision, Needle Syringe Programs, BBV testing, Injecting risks, Overdose awareness, Advocacy, Assessments and Training.
  • Collaborate with housing providers, shelters, pharmacies, health centres, and community drop-ins to provide hands-on support.
  • Utilize excellent communication skills to build partnerships and work closely with various stakeholders.
  • Advocate for, advise and engage individuals who use drugs, helping them access the support they need.
  • Raise public awareness on all aspects of substance use issues, trends and harm reduction.
  • Work in a trauma-informed way to provide compassionate care and support.
  • Collaborate with the wider Calderdale region to reduce harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
  • Adhere to flexible working hours, which may include some weekend work, to meet the dynamic needs of the service.
Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of various substances and their effects.
  • A deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living complex lives and using drugs.
  • Previous experience in harm reduction and related interventions.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for supporting and advising individuals with substance use issues.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with various community partners and stakeholders.
About Humankind

Humankind is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential.

What We Offer
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year's service)
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • Enhanced occupational sick pay
  • Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Free Will writing
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Blue light card discount
  • Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
  • Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies

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