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Job Description
In alignment with the Detroit Resident Hiring Initiative, FAN will prioritize applications from residents within the City of Detroit to strengthen our investment in the community.
Outreach Specialist Detroit Quick Response Team Job Description:
The Detroit Quick Response Team (QRT) is responsible for responding to all non-fatal overdoses by providing immediate outreach at the doors of individuals who have recently experienced an overdose. In addition to direct outreach, the team also responds to hospital referrals and conducts proactive community outreach efforts. Individuals applying for this role should be comfortable engaging with people and families impacted by substance use disorder. Outreach activities will include engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness and entering homes as needed to connect individuals to harm reduction, recovery, and support services. This role focuses on accessing and providing recovery services, providing harm reduction services, education, and compassionate support to individuals with substance use disorders. The Quick Response Team (QRT) model is connecting individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and support services, ultimately reducing mortality. QRTs are typically made up of a small, multidisciplinary team (e.g., peer recovery coaches, harm reduction providers, social workers, nurses, behavioral health specialists, community health workers, EMTs/paramedics, and other clinical or non-clinical professionals).
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Provide education on harm reduction strategies, including safer use practices and overdose prevention. Distribute harm reduction supplies such as naloxone, drug testing strips, and hygiene items. Conduct basic health assessments and screenings as needed. Provide referrals to healthcare, recovery, and social services providers. Conduct follow-up visits to support ongoing connections to care. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary outreach team. Utilize trauma-informed care and person-centered engagement strategies. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in harm reduction or related fields preferred.
Substance Use Disorder/Recovery:
2 years (Preferred) Experience working in harm reduction, peer recovery, street outreach, or a related field. Must have a valid driver's license, be insurable under the organization's insurance policy, and have access to reliable transportation. Use of a personal vehicle may be required at times as part of job responsibilities. Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and local community resources. Strong communication, interpersonal, and engagement skills. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and contribute as part of a team. Successful completion of a background check Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to
Director of Quick Response Teams and Detroit Quick Response Team Supervisor Work Location:
Detroit, MI Job Type:
Hourly Non-Exempt, Full Time up to 40 hours per week This position is grant-funded and subject to the funding, budget, and timelines within grant provisions.
Schedule:
Standard day shift is 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM (weekdays and weekends) Standard afternoon shift is 3:30PM to 11:00PM (weekdays and weekends) Potential flexibility to fill in for outreach shifts as needed.
Additional Note:
In alignment with the Detroit Resident Hiring Initiative, FAN will prioritize applications from residents within the City of Detroit to strengthen our investment in the community.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance Health Spending Account (HAS) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) with Employer Matching Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and
Face Addiction Now is a recovery-friendly workplace, which means we actively employ/hire people in recovery and encourage people in recovery to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected class covered by state, federal, and/or local law.
At Will Employment:
This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with Face Addiction Now is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you a resident of the City of Detroit? How many years of Substance Use Disorder/Recovery experience do you have? Do you have access to reliable transportation, and are you willing to use your personal vehicle for work purposes when needed?
