Harm Reduction Specialist

Purchase District Health Department; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bullitt County Health Department seeks a candidate to support the Harm Reduction program and to help carry out the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance to improve local health indicators. The role involves collaboration with community groups and media outreach to inform on health initiatives.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of health-related experience. A drug screen and background check may be required.

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Two years in public health or health-related occupation.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in planning goals and activities to address health priorities in the community.
• Works with coalitions and groups to facilitate planned activities and partnerships.
• Prepares press releases and conducts interviews on community health topics.

Conocimientos

Public health experience

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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11/24/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade

Grade 12

Salary

$15.17 - $18.86 Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Bullitt County Health Department

Summary

Works primarily in the Harm Reduction program. Assists in performing the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance to address health indicators in a community.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Rummage at [e-mail].

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Assists in performing the core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance in order to address health indicators of a community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in public health or health related occupation where the skills, knowledge and other abilities can be demonstrated.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION: (N/A)

EXPERIENCE: Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

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POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION

Participates in planning goals and activities to address health priorities of a community by participating in community coalitions and other community groups, works with others to facilitate completion of planned activities, prepares and distributes press releases and does interviews for the media on topics related to community health projects, makes presentations to groups on topics related to community health projects, searches for existing statistics on health indicators and participates in data collection when statistics are not available, reviews publications and other appropriate materials and sources for funding opportunities, assists with completing applications for grants or other funding, prepares or helps review drafts of needed materials, contacts and builds relationships with organizations, agencies, individuals and others in the community in order to form partnerships to address health priorities.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent in home and community settings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED

09-25-2002

DATE OF LAST REVISION

10-03-2022

The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or origin, sex, age, disability, sexual or orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D