Resource Coordinator/Outreach & Training Liaison

Resource Coordinator/Outreach & Training Liaison New Bedford, MA Job Details Full-time $57,638 - $73,098 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Conducting community outreach projects Website maintenance Computer operation Spanish Website management Interpretation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Multilingual Event coordination Harm reduction Computer literacy Local agency collaboration Data reporting English Substance abuse prevention education Social media platforms Substance abuse Epidemiology Organizational skills Microsoft Teams Translation Data collection Healthcare data collection Training Working with individuals with language barriers Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job Summary The Outreach & Training Liaison will support two grant-funded programs for the New Bedford Health Department. The First Responder - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) grant supports overdose prevention efforts by partnering with first responders, community agencies, and individuals at risk of experiencing or witnessing an overdose. The Training Hub grant supports local public health professionals in environmental health training. This position will focus on expanding outreach in multiple languages, providing harm-reduction education and resources, and coordinating the organization of Health Department outreach and training efforts. Duties 1. Outreach & Engagement Conduct community-based outreach in designated service areas. Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed engagement with individuals who use substances. Assist with events such as health fairs and any other community events hosted by the New Bedford Health Department and or other partner organizations (may be outside of regular business hours). Support reviewing and updating social media and website for Training Hub. Participate in translation and interpretation team. 2. Naloxone Training, Distribution & Harm Reduction Distribute naloxone kits and provide overdose response education. Provide bilingual trainings to community members on overdose prevention. Provide harm-reduction supplies and information to community groups. Participate in meetings, trainings, and event coordination meetings 3. Data Collection, and Organization of Coordination Efforts Document and organize outreach events, activities, and interactions for the Health Department. Maintain accurate naloxone distribution logs. Support FR-CARA reporting and data tracking. Support grant documentation and event management for Training Hub, including registration and preparation of supplies as needed. The individual will be responsible for organizing and coordinating office swags and entering outreach event data into a shared Teams list. 4. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bilingual or multilingual; fluency in at least one language other than English - Spanish preferred Ability to speak, read, and write English. Professional, positive attitude and work ethic. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated cultural competency with expertise working with diverse, multi-lingual individuals and communities. Ability to show empathy; interact with community members and leaders.[NV1] Knowledge of harm reduction and non-judgmental engagement. Ability to work independently in community settings. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and excellent attention to detail. Literacy in computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Pay:

$57,638.00 - $73,098.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person