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Community Health Promotions Specialist

1 month ago

Portland, United States City of Portland, Maine Full time

**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.
- 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 06/28/2024**:

- 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 $25.50/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

- The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce._
- Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply._
- We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer._

**Type **:INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

**Group **:PROTECH

**Job Family **:PUBLIC HEALTH

**Posting Start **:06/14/2024

**Posting End **:06/28/2024

**Details **:Job Description

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