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Project: Administration
Position: Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Program Operations Manager
Salary: $19-22
Status: Part-Time
Our Mission
The mission of the Grand Rapids Red Project is to improve health, reduce risk and prevent HIV in the greater Grand Rapids metropolitan service area. More specifically, we seek to provide access to the knowledge, tools, information and support that people need to stay healthy, and begin making any positive change in their own lives and in their communities. We accomplish our mission through providing direct client service delivery and advocacy through the Clean Works Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program, Bar and Community Outreach, the Positive Connections support groups, HIV and hepatitis C testing, linkage and counseling, Early Intervention Services, Tobacco Reduction for People Living with HIV and HIV Medical Case Management.
Need
The Grand Rapids Red Project has grown incredibly over the last few years - from a small, mostly volunteer run organization, to a regional entity that provides comprehensive services along the continuum of care in West Michigan, and technical assistance across the state. This position often serves as the first point of contact for potential clients and participants, as well as for the general public and other organizations. As the organization has grown, so has the need for administrative support. This position requires a highly motivated and organized individual to act as administrative support for the office.
Responsibilities
Answer telephone, screen and direct calls, take and relay messages, and provide information to callers
Greet and direct persons entering the organization to the appropriate Red Project Program and staff
Schedule HIV/HEP C appointments and help clients when they arrive for their test
Direct queries from clients, potential clients, and the general public to the appropriate Red Project program and staff
Provide and maintain a client centered atmosphere which incorporates the standards and protocols of Red Project Programs
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Allocate referrals and messages to the appropriate staff
Assist in daily office duties
Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed
Monitor office traffic
Organize and clean office space
Create, update and order employee business cards
Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed
Participate in on-going trainings as needed
Attend and participate in local community events as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisors
Skills and Experience
Office setting experience required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STD infection, transmission, and prevention preferred
Knowledge of local community resources and referrals related to HIV, health care, substance use, and basic needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse groups and individuals, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer/technology proficiency including MS Office Suite and Google software
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identity, and drug use patterns
Know how to administer Naloxone (Narcan) - Red Project will provide this training
Able to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment with minimal supervision, as well as work under supervision and carry out assigned tasks
Critical Qualities
Organized - capable of prioritizing needs, goals and objectives. Capable of following a logical path to achieve priorities. Capable of maintaining all required information/data for ease of access for staff and clientsConfidentiality - capable of maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to client and organizational information
Client Centered - capable of working with individuals to identify needs and priorities, and facilitate any positive change as a client defines that for themselves
Motivated - capable of taking the initiative and following a project through to completion. Capable of leading volunteer teams, as well as following and participating in the group process
Teamwork - capable of working with many different personalities; vocalizing needs, while still putting self behind the needs of the group and organization; enhancing and supplementing the skills and abilities of others
Problem Solver - capable of thinking on the spot to resolve problem situations as they arise. Able to assess relevant information, identify a range of options, and make recommendations for resolution of problem situations
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter, explaining your qualifications and experience, to joshua@redproject.org. In the cover letter, please answer the following questions:
What is your understanding and perspective on harm reduction?
What change would you like to make in the community?
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
To download a PDF copy of this job description, please click here.
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Project: Recovery
Position: Recovery Coach
Reports To: Lead Recovery Coach
FLSA: Non-Exempt hourly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Comprehensive benefits package offered
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Our mission
The mission of the Grand Rapids Red Project is to improve health, reduce risk and prevent HIV in the greater Grand Rapids metropolitan service area. More specifically, we seek to provide access to the knowledge, tools, information, and support that people need to stay healthy, and we view this as a fundamental human right. We accomplish our mission through providing direct client service delivery and advocacy. Programming consists of a syringe access program, overdose education and naloxone distribution, PrEP navigation, HIV and Hepatitis C testing and linkage to care, HIV case management, tobacco use reduction, recovery coaching, community outreach, and support groups.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess clients for readiness to engage in service delivery outside the scope of syringe access
Provide options for clients to improve their health and well-being, including but not limited to basic needs, methadone maintenance, suboxone, drug treatment, physical and behavioral health, food, shelter, support groups, and counseling
Assist clients in identifying options that work well for them, and walk through the referral process in accessing services
Work with clients to set goals for achieving any positive change as one defines for themselves, assess progress in achieving goals, and redefine goals if necessary in a client-centered manner
Work with clients to remove barriers to achieving any positive change
Maintain accurate documentation for programming
Attend regular programmatic meetings with community partners
Assist in service delivery and creating a supportive environment through the syringe access program, in which recovery is an individually defined concept, and all paths towards it are encouraged
Drive and operate Mobile Health Unit(s) to provide service delivery as needed
Share personal recovery journey as needed
Facilitate overdose education training(s) to community partners and members in group settings as needed
Promote Red Project service delivery
Maintain a presence at community events reaching at-risk populations
Network with at-risk populations
Network with the professional community reaching at-risk populations
Develop partnerships with service providers to reach at-risk individuals
Maintain provider relationships with community partners
Recommend program improvements and innovative strategies to reach at-risk populations as needed
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Experience
Lived experience with substance use and recovery programs
Minimum of 2 years experience (paid, volunteer, or community-based) in a substance use environment
Outreach experience preferred; ability to work efficiently and effectively in a street outreach environment
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a professional environment
Ability to create meaningful connections with people who actively use substances utilizing a harm reduction strategy
Ability to engage clients in a client-centered manner and create effective referrals
Extensive knowledge of HIV/HCV/STD infection, transmission, and prevention; overdose prevention and response; trends in cumulative supply distribution and drug culture
Knowledge of community resources and referrals related to HIV, Hepatitis C, substance use, general healthcare, and basic needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse groups and individuals, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer/technology proficiency, including Google and Microsoft Suites
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high volume, fast paced environment, as well as work under supervision and carry out assigned tasks
Must possess reliable transportation
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Critical Qualities
Confidentiality: Maintaining the highest degree of privacy with clients and organizational information
Motivation: Taking initiative and following a project through to completion, and able to identify needs and achieve results
Organization: Able to prioritize needs, goals, and objectives; strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability; managing multiple projects while still achieving desired outcomes
Teamwork: Capable of working with many different personalities; vocalizing needs while still putting self behind the needs of the group and organization; enhancing and supplementing the skills and abilities of others
Problem Solver: Capable of thinking on the spot to resolve problem situations as they arise; able to identify root causes, assess relevant information, identify a range of options, and make recommendations for the resolution of problem situations
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter, explaining your qualifications and experience, to joshua@redproject.org. In the cover letter, please answer the following questions:
What is your understanding and perspective on harm reduction?
How do you define recovery?
How do you see recovery fitting into syringe access programs?
Tell us about your recovery story.
Tell us about your professional experience and how it relates to being a Recovery Coach.
What change would you like to make in the community?
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
To download a PDF copy of this job description, please click here.
The Grand Rapids Red Project is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from anyone regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, religious creed, sexual orientation, or drug use history.