Harm Reduction Contracts Coordinator, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

About the role

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers.

BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration.

The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.

Duties Will Include but Not Be Limited to

• Maintain records and prepare reports following technical assistance and contract monitoring activities including meetings, routine and targeted site visits, and reviews of program performance using eSHARE, REDCap, and standard reporting formats.
• Support the SSP Contract Manager in the planning and implementation of routine contract monitoring activities including assisting in the facilitation of monthly monitoring meetings, contract negotiations, analysis of program service performance, contract renewal and closeout activities, approval of service projections, and contract amendments
• Support contractual and funding activities for community-based programs by preparing planning documents required to maintain funding across the portfolio of providers assigned to the Harm Reduction Unit Contracts and Special Projects Team
• Supports Drop –In Center (DIC) programming by assisting the planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring and/or evaluation of community place-based Drop In Center programming to ensure alignment with requirements for funding with Public Health Solutions and/or other fiscal partners
• Supports Outreach Syringe Liter (OSL) programming by assisting the planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring and/or evaluation of community-facing Outreach and Syringe Litter programming to ensure alignment with requirements for funding with Public Health Solutions and/or other fiscal partners
• Collaborate with other Community Coordinators in the unit to support unit-wide initiatives and shared priorities
• Collaborate with the Special Projects Coordinator as needed to support the activities of the Contracts and Special Projects Team
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with contract monitoring or grants administration support in a public health, human services, or community-based setting
• Experience preparing reports, meeting notes, or funding/compliance documentation
• Knowledge of harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, harm reduction strategies, and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention
• Experience in program planning and implementation, contracting, program monitoring and quality improvement. Knowledge of the intersection of HIV, Hepatitis C, mental health and substance use issues
• Sensitivity to people of various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic conditions, and histories of recovery
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.

Why you should work for us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Additional information

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Qualifications & Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.