CHAMPAIGNURBANA PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Champaign, IL
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Harm Reduction Peer The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a part-time (20 hours per week) Harm Reduction Peer Counselor for the Teen and Adult Services Division. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between people who use drugs (PWUD) and health/social services, focusing on harm reduction. The candidate will build trusting relationships with PWUD and reduce barriers to care by providing harm reduction-centered outreach, navigation, advocacy, and follow-up. The candidate must be able to support client-defined goals while promoting dignity, safety, and health. Must have interpersonal skills to build trust. Responsibilities include: Serve as a liaison when working in outreach programs assisting with project goals and objectives as directed by supervisor. Assist with logistical needs in meeting goals and objectives of the assigned program. Perform other duties as required and assigned...

