Harm Reduction Specialist

Lake Cumberland Home Health • Bullitt County Health Department, KY

3d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Harm Reduction Specialist works primarily in the Harm Reduction program and assists with the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance to address community health indicators. The role involves supporting community health priorities through planning and collaboration, gathering and reviewing information, communicating with the public, and helping obtain funding. Work is typically performed in home and community settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in public health or a health-related occupation in which the relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities can be demonstrated. Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants and employees may be required to submit to drug screening and a background check according to agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning goals and activities to address community health priorities.
• Participate in community coalitions and other community groups, and work with others to complete planned activities.
• Prepare and distribute press releases and conduct media interviews on community health project topics.
• Present information to groups on topics related to community health projects.
• Search for existing statistics on health indicators and participate in data collection when statistics are unavailable.
• Review publications and other appropriate materials and sources for funding opportunities.
• Assist with completing grant or other funding applications.
• Prepare or help review drafts of needed materials.
• Contact and build relationships with community organizations, agencies, individuals, and others to form partnerships addressing health priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED