Community Outreach Specialist, Nursing

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Fitness center

Discounts

Mountain EAP

No state income tax

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Community Outreach Specialist within the Orvis School of Nursing. The role focuses on StreetReach outreach, delivering 1-on-1 health education and recruiting clients into StreetReach services.

Responsibilities include overdose prevention education, distribution of prevention supplies, maintaining outreach materials, and building strong community relations to enable referrals and successful programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3 years related work experience, or Associate’s Degree with 2 years, or Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year, or Master’s Degree.
• Related experience: outreach work, lived experience with substance use disorder and/or homelessness, or related.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-on-1 health education and recruit into StreetReach services.
• Provide overdose prevention education and distribute overdose prevention supplies.
• Maintain supply inventory and relationship with community partners.

Skills

Outreach work

Lived experience

Homelessness experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly.

Job Description

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Licensure

A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.

Schedule and Travel

• Variable work schedule to include some nights and weekends
• Frequent travel within Reno/Sparks community
• Up to 50% of the work will be walking and standing while conducting outreach. Outreach may at times be conducted in inclement weather (heat and cold).

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – A

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

College Information

https://www.unr.edu/nursing

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

This posting is open until filled

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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