Education Specialist – Needle Exchange Program

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States King County Full time
Summary

Department of Public Health – Seattle & King County's Needle Exchange Program is recruiting for a 0.65 FTE (part-time), term-limited temporary, Education Specialist who will work with a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for daily operation of needle exchange services at two fixed sites as well as van-based delivery services.

This position reports to the Drug User Health Manager in the Public Health – Seattle & King County Needle Exchange Program.


Why Join Our Team?

Applicants interested in increasing access of harm reduction supplies, safer use education, overdose prevention and reversal resources to people who use drugs.


Background

Public Health Prevention Division, HIV/STD/Hep C program offers services and resources to decrease new infections and help those living with HIV, STDs, and HCV lead healthier lives.


Program Website:
HIV/STI/HCV Program - King County, Washington
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for two years.

However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels.

As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

Note:

This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.


Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.

It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups.

Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.


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Work Schedule
The typical work schedule is 26 hours per week including Saturdays and evenings with occasional holiday work as well. This position is .65 FTE and is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime.

Work Location
This position is based at the downtown Robert Clewis Center, 2124 4th Ave.

but the Education Specialist will also be scheduled to work out of our Capitol Hill and mobile locations (North and South King County).

Job Duties

Provide syringe exchange services for needle exchange customers.
Provide information and service referrals to outreach contacts, peer educators and needle exchange customers.
Conduct street and van-based outreach to engage persons who inject drugs in targeted communities.
Distribute accurate and culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials and information targeted to persons who inject drugs.
Train and provide on-going coaching and support for needle exchange customers on how to administer Naloxone.
Stock and maintain exchange supplies.
Ensure proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
Collect naloxone distribution data.
Participate in administration of surveys to persons who inject drugs.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Contribute to an environment that fosters open communication, teamwork, commitment to quality service, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

Experience in an urban social service setting or related experience with persons who inject drugs in a harm reduction setting.

Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Valid Washington State Driver's License and the ability to drive a half-ton county van to locations in and outside King County.

Ability to lift 30-pound boxes over one's head.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Experience resolving conflicts and defusing aggressive and/or violent clients.
Demonstrated skill in delivering harm reduction interventions to people who use drugs.
The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

Demonstrated current knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, and other blood-borne infections, particularly in relation to injection drug use; street life; slang vocabularies; drug use practices; harm reduction concepts and principles; local drug treatment; health care; and criminal justice systems and resources.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a culturally appropriate, consistently respectful, and non-judgmental manner to a wide variety of audiences including people who may be drug impaired, mentally ill and/or angry.

Demonstrated ability to work independently following established protocols and policies and work effectively as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants within the Seattle – King County area.

Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.


The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Resume (Outlining relevant experience)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.


Necessary Special Requirements
The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.

For more information on our selection process, please refer to For tips on interviewing, please visit

Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.

Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description.

This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.


Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC17.

Contact
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at

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