Community Outreach Specialist, Nursing

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Community Outreach Specialist. The Community Outreach Specialist supports the Orvis School of Nursing StreetReach project team to implement StreetReach outreach activities. The position reports to the Project Coordinator and/or the Director of StreetReach. This position is primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provide 1-on-1 health education and recruitment into StreetReach services, as well as overdose prevention education and provision of overdose prevention supplies and materials to individuals who are unhoused. Additional duties include: supply maintenance and management, building and maintaining community relations, and making community referrals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and (3) three years of related work experience, an Associate’s Degree and (2) years of related work experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and (1) one year of related work experience or a Master’s Degree.
• Related experience: Previous work experience as an outreach worker, Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or homelessness, or related.
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting community outreach to provide 1-on-1 health education and recruitment into StreetReach services.
• Providing overdose prevention education and provision of overdose prevention supplies and materials to individuals who are unhoused.
• Supply maintenance and management.
• Building and maintaining community relations.
• Making community referrals.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level