Public Health Outreach Navigator - Overdose Response

Health Research, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Research, Inc in New York seeks a Public Health Specialist I to contact overdose survivors and provide client navigation services, supporting the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) and assisting with client home visits in New York City. The role includes counseling, education, and referrals to housing, healthcare, and addiction treatment services.

This grant-funded, onsite position requires a bachelor's degree in public health (or related field) or equivalent experience, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field; OR associate's degree with two years of public health experience; OR four years of experience.
• Preferred: harm reduction experience with people who use drugs.
• Willingness to travel 75%+ and work onsite in NYC area.

Responsibilities

• Contact overdose survivors and provide client navigation services.
• Support the PORT and assist with client home visits.
• Counsel and educate participants, tailor messages by risk behavior, and refer to health services.
• Document all interventions and services in the data tracking program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Associate's degree in related field and two years of public health experience

Four years of public health experience

Job description

Health Research, Inc in New York seeks a Public Health Specialist I to contact overdose survivors and provide client navigation services, supporting the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) and assisting with client home visits in New York City. The role includes counseling, education, and referrals to housing, healthcare, and addiction treatment services.

This grant-funded, onsite position requires a bachelor's degree in public health (or related field) or equivalent experience, with travel