Overdose Prevention Trainer

New York, NY
Operations
Full-time
Fund for Public Health NYC
Description

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Overdose Prevention Trainer

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers through contracting and oversight of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation; development and dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration.

The Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Unit (OENDU) develops and implements initiatives to reduce and prevent opioid overdose deaths in New York City. The Unit provides naloxone, training, and technical assistance to over 311 Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPPs) across New York City. OOPPs provide community-based overdose prevention, recognition, and response education and distribute naloxone directly to community members. 

With an annual budget of approximately $3 million dollars per year, Overdose Data to Action-Limiting Overdose through Collaborative Actions in Localities (OD2A: LOCAL) aims to strengthen NYC’s response to the opioid overdose epidemic and reduce overdose deaths. Informed by critical new surveillance and in collaboration with cross-sector partners across levels of government, DOHMH will implement focused prevention and response strategies to reach populations that bear the heaviest burden of opioid use and associated morbidity and mortality. OD2A-L is funded by a five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control.

The Overdose Prevention Trainer will have knowledge of substance use issues and harm reduction practices and theory, including syringe exchange, overdose prevention and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention.

POSITION OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES

BADUPCT seeks one Overdose Prevention Trainer to provide overdose prevention and response trainings and naloxone distribution trainings and support all logistics for the distribution of naloxone at both training events, and public-facing events or community and institutional partners on behalf of BADUPCT’s Overdose Prevention Program, with the goal of preventing overdose deaths in New York City.

This position is housed at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Long Island City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general direction from the Overdose Prevention Training Coordinator, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Overdose Prevention Trainer will:

  • Plan, schedule, and implement overdose prevention trainings for internal and external partners; coordinate requests for trainings and make referrals to external trainers as appropriate
  • Provide trainings and minor technical assistance and support to Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPPs) on naloxone distribution and data reporting
  • Assemble naloxone kits to be dispensed in trainings and maintain records for all kits dispensed
  • Provide support for packing and mailing of naloxone kits and training related materials and maintain appropriate records for all kits and material mailed and dispensed
  • Recruit community-based organizations working with target populations to become new OOPPs
  • Contribute to the development of new trainings, educational materials and resources aimed at preventing unintentional/accidental overdose deaths
  • Work closely with Bureau leadership and staff to collaborate on and coordinate community-based overdose prevention activities
  • Provide administrative support to the Bureau’s Overdose Prevention Programs, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be sensitive to various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic conditions. They will be able to work independently, have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills, and be a flexible team player.

They will have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and virtual platforms such as Zoom Webinar, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefit package

  • Salary range is $68,000 – $71,000
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
  • A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
  • Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
  • Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

35 hours per week. This position is scheduled from 9am-5pm.

Overdose Prevention Trainers will occasionally need to perform essential functions of their role outside of their regular work hours to meet community needs and training demands.

All new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC. 

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a Resume and Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position here. Applications without a cover letter or resume will not be considered. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.
 

TO APPLY

To apply, upload Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted. 

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

To apply for this job please visit https://globalus232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/fphny/Posting/View/1186.

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