Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator - Bilingual

United States·Fort CollinsFull Time Benefitedmid

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Bilingual proficiency required, with successful completion of a language assessment Bachelor’s degree in public health,

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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.

What We Offer

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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.

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.

Requirements

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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

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

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

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

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.