Harm Reduction Counselor/Site Worker, Prevention Point Philadelphia

Posted by on May 17, 2010

[posted 5/1/10]

SEP Harm Reduction Counselor/Site Worker, Prevention Point Philadelphia

Position Summary:
Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a multi-service public health organization dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of drug users and sex workers. Using a harm reduction approach, PPP offers culturally sensitive, non-judgmental services to address the health and social service needs of drug and hormone users and sex workers in Philadelphia.

The SEP Harm Reduction Counselor/Site Worker assists in the operation and management of six weekly mobile outreach sites where we provide the following free services: anonymous syringe exchange, HIV counseling and testing, primary medical care, family planning counseling, harm reduction and overdose prevention counseling, legal services and referrals to health care and social services. Responsibilities include logistical tasks related to operating the SEP, including stocking, driving and maintaining the mobile SEP vehicles, conducting a weekly inventory of SEP supplies, collecting data, coordinating and supervising SEP site volunteers, and facilitating service delivery at the SEP sites (e.g., syringe exchange, case management, harm reduction and overdose prevention counseling, general health education, primary medical care, etc.) Facilitates harm reduction education groups, provides harm reduction and overdose prevention counseling, conducts street and venue-based outreach. Completes data entry and paperwork in a correct and timely manner.

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