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COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTIONS SPECIALIST- HARM REDUCTION

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST - Public Health Division

Seeking a qualified individual for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) project position working as a Community Health Promotion Specialist in the Harm Reduction Services Program for the City of Portland's Public Health Division. This position is funded by a state grant and is designed to provide syringe services, overdose prevention, HIV/HCV testing, outreach and supportive connections to individuals impacted by opioid and/or stimulant use disorder.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing overdose prevention, recognition, and response trainings.
• Distributing naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and wound care kits to people who use drugs as well as partner organizations in communities throughout greater Portland.
• This person will work collaboratively with the Harm Reduction Services Program to disseminate information and supplies, as well as with a data specialist to develop and maintain a database of client utilizations of services.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a public health-related field or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• The desired candidate will have experience working in the fields of HIV/HCV prevention, harm reduction, overdose prevention, substance use prevention and/or treatment.
• This full time position (37.5 hours per week) is grant funded and is primarily in person due to the extensive outreach nature of the work. The hire will need to have a reliable vehicle and be willing to drive to communities throughout the greater Portland area.

Applications accepted until 09/27/2024
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Pro-Tech - Grade 6. Starting rate of $26.27/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : PROTECH

Job Family : PUBLIC HEALTH

Posting Start : 09/13/2024

Posting End : 09/27/2024

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