Part Time Harm Reduction Program Assistant

Tippecanoe County Government•Lafayette, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent serves as a grant-funded Harm Reduction Program Assistant for the Tippecanoe County Health Department. This part-time position involves researching, developing, and utilizing educational resources, promoting and executing details for events and clinics, raising awareness of harm reduction practices, educating the community, and assisting with daily program duties and Community Clean Up days. The role also requires attending monthly meetings and providing progress reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Reliable transportation
Possession of a valid driver's license
Demonstrated safe driving record
Working knowledge of department standard office policies and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations
Customer Service skills
Oral and written communication skills
Computer skills
Ability to analyze data
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to type with speed and accuracy
Ability to properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, typewriter, fax machine, copier, scanner, and telephone
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with general supervision
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, often under time pressure and with accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, the public, Indiana State Department of Health, various Tippecanoe County offices, Public schools, Medical providers, and mental health providers