9047NE - Contracted Harm Reduction Outreach Worker (Non-Exempt)

Sagility•Floyd, VA

4d•$7 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)

Requirements

HS or GED
Peer Support Specialist Certification with two (2) years in active recovery
Current TB skin test indicating no evidence of communicable disease.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Directly work with incarcerated populations through the detention center
Serve on the multidisciplinary data focus group to identify community resources that support incarcerated individualism successful re-entry into the community.
Partner with case manager in linking client to housing, treatment and social services that promote recovery and lead to functioning in the community to reduce overdose and recidivism.
Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
Serve as a role model and mentor for clients and their families
Encourage client and family voice and choice during development and implementation of plans.
Support clients and their families by attending team meetings with team members upon request.
Empower a client and family to have the confidence to be self-advocates.
Help providers of other individuals who are working with a client's family understand the importance of integrating family in services and supports within a system
Help clients and families enhance relationships with community partners.
Display excellent written and oral communication skills.
Recommended project performance improvement, as needed.
Earn at least 6 hours of continuing education each year
Assigned duties are completed within specified time frame.
Supervisor review of Employee's documentation of assigned duties I completion dates
Other duties as assigned by Appointing Authority