Contracted Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

C036 Floyd County Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 9,600 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Health Department in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to assist incarcerated populations by linking clients to housing, treatment and social services. You will collaborate with case managers to promote recovery, empower clients and families, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to support successful re-entry into the community.

The role requires a Peer Support Specialist Certification with two years in active recovery, a valid driver’s license, and a

Qualifications

• HS or GED is required.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification with two years in active recovery.
• Drug screening is required prior to hire.
• TB skin test current with no evidence of communicable disease.
• Background checks conducted prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work with incarcerated populations through the detention center.
• Partner with case manager to link clients to housing, treatment and social services.
• Support clients and families by attending team meetings and advocating for plans.
• Encourage client and family voice and choice during plan development and implementation.
• Display excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Complete assigned duties within specified time frames and participate in performance reviews.

Education

HS or GED

Tools

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/09/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Floyd County Health Department

Principal Responsibilities

• The Employee is responsible for specific duties as assigned, e.g., 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.
• Same 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.
• Eam 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

Minimum Requirements

• HS or GED
• Peer Support Specialist Certification with two (2) years in active recovery (this job does require a drug screening)
• Physical Requirement: Current TB skin test indicating no evidence of communicable disease.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires a clean drug screen prior to and randomly throughout.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Background checks conducted prior to hire.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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.

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)