Drug User Health Surveyor

Equal Opportunity Employer The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion. JOB SUMMARY Working within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction (SUPHR), the Temporary Drug User Health Surveyor supports implementation of the 2026 Philadelphia Drug User Health Survey (DUHS), a mixed-methods public health study examining overdose risk, drug use trends, harm reduction practices, and health outcomes among people who use drugs (PWUD) in Philadelphia. The Temporary Surveyor will conduct community-based outreach and participant engagement, administer eligibility screeners and structured surveys using REDCap, assist with and administer qualitative interviews, and distribute harm reduction resources and referrals. The Drug User Health Surveyor will work closely with the SUPHR Harm Reduction Team to support accurate data collection, participant-centered engagement, and safe field operations at DUHS mobile sites and other community locations throughout Philadelphia. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Responsibilities/Duties Conduct field-based outreach and participant recruitment at DUHS mobile sites and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Obtain verbal informed consent and administer eligibility screeners using REDCap on tablets or laptops. Administer structured surveys and qualitative interviews to eligible participants in English and/or Spanish. Provide participants with harm reduction supplies, overdose prevention education, and referrals to social support services as appropriate. Support mobile outreach site setup, operations, and breakdown. Maintain accurate electronic data collection procedures and ensure confidentiality and secure handling of study information. Monitor participant well-being and notify supervisory staff of safety concerns, emotional distress, intoxication, or other situations requiring intervention. Assist with recruitment tracking, appointment follow-up, and participant engagement activities. Other DUHS-related duties as assigned.