Prevention Services Coordinator

Position: Prevention Services Coordinator (Bilingual Preferred)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Prevention Services Manager

Location: Greeley

Salary Rate:

Level 1 (Entry level up to 2 years of direct experience): $21.10 per hour

Level II (3+ years of direct experience): $23.00 per hour

Bilingual premium for qualifying languages is 3.5% higher than starting salary if pass bilingual exam on first week of hire.

About Us

At Colorado Health Network (CHN), we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the unique perspectives each employee brings. We welcome applicants with diverse lived experiences, including those directly related to this position. At CHN, we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where all employees can grow and thrive.

Our commitment to diversity extends to all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. CHN is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace applicants regardless of age, race, color, disability, HIV status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or other characteristics that make you unique.

Are you looking to join a team that empowers individuals and creates lasting change in the community? Do you thrive in an environment that values service, innovation, wellness, and integrity? If so, we would love to hear from you!

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Why Work at CHN?

As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, which includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee only share of health insurance premium is 100% paid for by CHN

Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous leave policy (at the end of one year full time employee accrue 3 weeks of PTO), 13 paid holidays, up to 2 floating holidays, and 1 day of wellness time (all time off benefits for part time employees are prorated based on the number of hours scheduled per week).

Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching $1 for $1 up to 3% and $0.50 on the $1 for 4 and 5%

Education & Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing learning opportunities

Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Account (H SA), Voluntary, EAP, STD, LTD and Basic Life 100% paid for by CHN. Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

Position Summary:

• Collaborative advancement of harm reduction education and syringe access program
• Coordination and implementation of community outreach and education
• Assist with mobile outreach activities, tabling events and presentations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides in person support during the operation of the syringe access program both in-house and on a mobile unit including, but not limited to, safe disposal; distribution of syringes and safe injection/snorting supplies; overdose education and tools; data entry; and intakes.
• Assist with the engagement in harm reduction-based street outreach, mobile pop-up, and delivery services throughout Weld County.
• Assist in the building of rapport and relationships with community members, including sex workers, PWUD, community associations, and local business owners
• Facilitates educational presentations and marketing in the community, including individual and group level interventions, outreach events, and other materials.
• Represents the organization at community events and collaborative meetings as needed.
• Maintains current understanding of overdose, HIV/HCV/STI prevention issues and trends; participates in additional trainings when offered.
• Maintains and develops referral network of PWUD support and prevention services and provides linkage to care (LTC) as needed.
• Works collaboratively with the Prevention Services team and statewide prevention teams to develop and support programs that are culturally competent and responsive to clients accessing services at NCHN.
• Facilitates intern and volunteer training and support in the areas of HIV/HCV/STI testing, outreach, syringe exchange, and other harm reduction services.
• Administers HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and STI testing and individualized risk reduction counseling to PWUD (People Who Use Drugs), as well as people living with HIV/AIDS; members of the LGBTQ+ community; people experiencing or at risk for homelessness; and other populations who may benefit from educational programs and services related to sexual health and harm reduction.
• Participates in departmental and agency retreats and meetings.
• Works days and evenings as needed, some evenings and weekends required.

Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including persons living with HIV, the LGBTQ+ community, persons of various ethnic backgrounds, disenfranchised communities.

Participation in training related to HIV, substance use, harm reduction, trauma informed care and related issues. Cultural Competency/Sensitivity.

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.