Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator - Bilingual
$24.04 - $28.85 USD hourly
Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator - Bilingual
- Salary Range: $24.04 – $28.85 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at our Longview campus
- Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Grant Funding: This position is grant-funded through June 2029, with continued employment subject to the availability of grant funding.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.
Role Overview:
Responsible for coordinating and supporting community-based prevention and harm reduction initiatives that increase access to services and improve health outcomes for underserved populations. This position provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed outreach, education, client navigation, and direct support services to youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, Spanish-speaking communities, and people who use drugs. The Prevention Coordinator collaborates with community partners to expand harm reduction services, strengthen continuity of care, and promote community well-being.
Essential Duties:
- Coordinate and support harm reduction prevention initiatives by assisting with the planning, implementation, and delivery of outreach, education, and resource distribution activities for underserved populations.
- Conduct community outreach and provide culturally responsive education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, HIV/HCV/STI prevention, and available behavioral health and community resources.
- Provide bilingual service delivery, education, resource navigation, and support services to Spanish-speaking individuals and families, as needed.
- Deliver trauma-informed engagement and support services to youth, adolescents, and adults through outreach activities, prevention programming, and community-based interactions.
- Conduct mobile harm reduction outreach services in rural communities and other underserved settings, including locations serving individuals experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, youth, and Spanish-speaking populations.
- Assist individuals in accessing behavioral health, healthcare, housing, recovery, and community resources through information sharing, referral coordination, resource connection, and follow-up support, as appropriate.
- Work closely with Northern Colorado Health Network and other community partners to coordinate services, facilitate referrals, strengthen interagency collaboration, and improve continuity of care for clients.
- Support the expansion and sustainability of community-based harm reduction and prevention services through partnership development, resource sharing, community engagement, and participation in collaborative initiatives.
- Represent the organization at community meetings, outreach events, coalitions, and partner organizations to promote prevention services, strengthen community relationships, and increase awareness of available resources.
- Provide transportation and other supportive services, as appropriate, to reduce barriers to care and improve service access and engagement.
- Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities, client interactions, referrals, and services provided in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality requirements
- Maintain current knowledge of harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention, adolescent behavioral health, HIV/HCV/STI prevention, and emerging community health trends through ongoing training and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bilingual proficiency required, with successful completion of a language assessment
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work or related field required
- At least one year of directly relevant experience in the behavioral health field required
- At least one year of experience in Harm Reduction service delivery required
- Experience in coordinating services with other agencies required
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record. This role requires occasional travel to client homes and community partner sites
SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.
Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE.
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Total Rewards
At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.
Below are some of the benefits we offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Health & Safety Requirement
All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.