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Harm Reduction Specialist
- Lakewood, Colorado United States
- Jefferson County
- Sep 23, 2026
- Full Time
Jefferson County

Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer! If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
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- Full Time
- Sep 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
10/07/26
Division:
Clinical Health Services Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Harm Reduction Specialist is responsible for administering non-clinical testing and resources to support participants in decreasing the risks associated with contracting HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs. Additional responsibilities include collecting data around, and promoting, broad range of low-barrier, trauma informed harm reduction services that support people who use drugs. This includes applying harm reduction theory in the delivery of syringe services, education, street outreach, and other resources/services to mitigate harms associated with drug use.

This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges in a solution-focused manner. Jefferson County Public Health Department provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. We value and respect employee participation in the delivery of quality services to and on behalf of our community.We strive to embody a culture of humility and are constantly striving to be more inclusive in who we are, and how we operate. Read more at JCPH About Page !

The Ideal Candidate:

The Harm Reduction Specialist possesses a strong commitment to public health, sexual health and Harm Reduction principles. They should have experience working or volunteering with diverse communities, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the structural, interpersonal and community issues surrounding drug use and sexual health. As a harm reduction program, we leverage the experience of people who use drugs in all facets of our programming including planning, implementation and evaluation. To that end, while lived or living experience with drug use is not a requirement, this experience is considered a significant plus.

The ideal candidate will have a background in sexual health, harm reduction, social work, peer support, community engagement, advocacy, public health, or a related field, develop skills to facilitate a non-judgmental approach when working with people who use drugs and maintain a commitment to evolving cultural competency. Proficiency in program/project coordination, outreach, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders is preferred. The candidate will be guided and mentored by a passionate team providing support and training in facilitating education, initiative management, resource navigation and non-clinical counseling to ensure their success in the role. Preferred candidates possess demonstrated experience facilitating point-of-care screening, testing and resource navigation for HIV/HCV/STIs.

SCHEDULE:

This position typically operates on a Monday- Friday, 40hrs/week schedule. Requires regular on-site/in-office work in support of our clients; however, work from home one day per week is possible once training has been completed. This position also requires 1 day per week conducting street outreach activities in a variety of weather conditions year-round.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $23.00 - $24.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide direct service delivery using a person-centered and harm reduction approach to participants accessing syringe services. Assess participants to help meet immediate basic needs to make appropriate referrals to health and support services. This includes the exchange of used syringes and drug injection equipment for safe drug use and safer sex supplies.
Perform HIV/HCV/STI counseling services using motivational interviewing to educate individuals on methods to prevent and reduce the risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis C, and other STIs. Refers participants for additional testing services and resources as indicated.
Administer appropriate testing for HIV/HCV/STIs at the fixed site and outreach locations.
Provide medically accurate counseling for positive and negative HIV/HCV/STI test results that include referral to linkage to care or appropriate prevention services.
Provide education in methods and practices to reduce the harms associated with drug use.
Educate participants and community members on overdose prevention strategies and distributes naloxone and other OD prevention supplies.
Serve within a street outreach team to expand program services and resources to meet individuals experiencing homelessness where they are at.
Provide information and referrals to community resources and support services, such as medical services, medicated assisted treatment options, mental health services, food bank, and housing resources.
Provide general programmatic support, such as prepping and packaging of supplies and assistance with inventory and stocking.
Participates in harm reduction team meetings. Provides input in programming development, evaluation, and quality improvement.
Participates in agency level, state, local, or community-based workgroups, committees, and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to click“apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 2 years of work-related or volunteer-related experience
Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Work experience in sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevention and/or sexual health, especially screening, point-of-care testing for HIV/HCV/STIs is highly preferred
Paid or unpaid experience in harm reduction activities, including:;sterile supply distribution; street outreach; health education and/or resource navigation
Experience with data collection and analysis
Lived or living experience with drug use
Spanish speaking highly preferred
Independent critical thinking and analysis
Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to a diverse range of program participants
Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
Ability to work well with diverse personalities
Ability to remain calm and when necessary, deescalate conflict when working with people in crisis
Ability to accurately compile, format, and file electronic data
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in arts, Science or Applied Science

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CHPHE) Standards of HIV Prevention Services required HIV testing and counseling trainings within six months of date of hire.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CHPHE) Standards of HIV Prevention Services required syringe access trainings within six months of date of hire.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CHPHE) Standards of HIV Prevention Services required outreach trainings within one year of date of hire.
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer for every position.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected] . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]

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Jefferson County

Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude.

Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!

If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County
- Golden, Colorado, United States
- https://www.jeffco.us/jobs
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