About Chi-Care:
Chi-Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, dedicated to improving the lives of homeless, unhoused, and migrant communities through the distribution of meals, essential supplies, and mobile healthcare services. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Chicago's most vulnerable populations.
Job Overview:
Chi-Care is seeking a Harm Reduction Specialist to provide nonjudgmental, low-threshold harm reduction services to individuals who use drugs and others engaged in high-risk behaviors. This role focuses on outreach, overdose prevention, infectious disease prevention, education, and linkage to care—without requiring abstinence. The position operates primarily in mobile and community-based settings across Chicago, with a focus on the West Side.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct street-based and community outreach using harm reduction principles
- Distribute naloxone, safer-use supplies, contraceptives, and hygiene items
- Provide overdose prevention education and safer-use counseling
- Connect clients to healthcare, substance use treatment, housing, and social services
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners
- Document outreach activities and services provided
Qualifications:
- Lived experience with substance use required
- 2+ years of experience providing street outreach
- Commitment to harm reduction and recovery-oriented, person-centered care
- Strong communication, trust-building, and de-escalation skills
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
- Ability to travel throughout Chicago, particularly the West Side neighborhoods
- Community-based, street outreach, or harm reduction experience (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have doing street outreach?
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60624 (Required)
Work Location: In person
