Harm Reduction Specialist
About The Position
Works primarily in the Harm Reduction program area. Serves as a subject matter expert for an assigned program area, develops procedures, monitors program effectiveness, and interprets and provides program information to staff and the public. Reviews reports and expenditures to determine the program’s financial status. The position includes establishing program goals and objectives, identifying planning gaps, developing training and corrective action plans, and providing administrative support within the assigned program area. The position typically performs its primary duties inside an office. A drug screening test and background check may be required under agency policy. The role has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED and combined education and experience totaling five years in a public/community health agency or a health-related position demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- No prior experience is required if the education requirement is met.
- Specific programs may have specialized requirements that differ from those described.
- May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check under agency policy.
Responsibilities
- Establish program goals and objectives, monitor program effectiveness, set priorities, identify planning gaps, and develop training, exercise activities, and corrective action plans.
- Attend monthly meetings.
- Prepare reports and analyses; review records and reports submitted by program requesters or agency staff.
- Serve as liaison with the funding authority and departmental fiscal unit.
- Make recommendations to local or state officials, including preparing or reviewing annual and quarterly reports and analyses.
- Implement procedures, processes, services, and systems needed to comply with laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements.
- Conduct educational outreach and develop program information materials for distribution.
- Train employees in proper methods and procedures and ensure the correctness of their work.
- Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding program requirements.
- Market training programs and present or facilitate lectures and trainings.
- Facilitate and promote use of the TRAIN learning management system.
- Provide administrative assistance to departmental staff within the assigned program area.
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Job Type
Full-time
