Harm Reduction Specialist

C015 Bullitt County Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullitt County Health Department is seeking a staff member for the Harm Reduction program to support the core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance in the community. You will participate in coalitions, prepare press materials and present to groups on community health topics, while helping identify funding opportunities.

A High School Diploma or GED plus two years in public health are required, with substitution allowed for experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning goals and activities to address health priorities of a community by participating in community coalitions and other community groups.
• 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 materials and sources for funding opportunities.
• Assists with completing applications for grants or other funding.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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. 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.) (None)

Post Employment Requirements

(None)

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

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 ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL 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

The Kentucky Department for Public Health

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)