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PONI Overdose Training & Outreach VISTA: Health&JusticeinRI

Preventing Overdose and Naloxone Intervention (PONI) is a project within The Miriam Hospital dedicated to preventing overdose deaths in Rhode Island. Our goal is to support Rhode Islanders in preventing, recognizing, and intervening in opioid overdoses through training and distribution of naloxone (Narcan) and other harm reduction supplies. We collaborate with numerous agencies throughout the state to help train the community and ensure access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and wound care kits. As the central access point of community-based intramuscular naloxone and harm reduction kits in Rhode Island, we strive to ensure that all members of the community have the tools and training to save a life. Additionally, we develop trainings and distribution materials and support public health and harm reduction research. PONI is seeking an individual who can support naloxone and harm reduction kit distribution and overdose prevention training within the state of Rhode Island. Ensuring the most accurate information requires ongoing engagement with public health researchers, front-line harm reduction staff, and clients, and then incorporating this information into easily accessible formats. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in public health, harm reduction, education, training, research, and community outreach. This position provides excellent training, supervision, and networking opportunities. Bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking skills are not required but are welcome and helpful.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Main responsibilities of this position include: • Managing distribution of harm reduction kits and naloxone (Narcan) to community organizations. • Conducting overdose prevention trainings. • Creating a naloxone/overdose prevention refresher course in collaboration with other community organizations. • Updating and maintaining a central access database of training materials available in Rhode Island. • Creating new training materials in collaboration with researchers, other community organizations, and the RI Department of Health. • Coordinating day-to-day operations at the PONI office. • Recruiting and onboarding PONI volunteers and interns.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Health , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services , Public Health , General Skills , Public Speaking , Education , Communications , Team Work , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
PONI Overdose Training & Outreach VISTA: Health&JusticeinRI

Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	RHODE ISLAND

Accepting Applications
From 07/15/2025 To 07/31/2025

Contact	Michelle McKenzie
1125 N Main St
Providence RI 02904
401-793-2126
healthandjustice@brownhealth.org

Listing ID	113463


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