Community Health Education Specialist

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

This is a grant-funded position.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
The Substance Use Education Specialist serves as a role model mentor and motivator to substance use recovering individuals by staying engaged in their recovery process and preventing relapse. This role will promote a unique recovery approach to the each individual based on their specific needs. The Substance Use Education Specialist will provide peer support and provide education on available resources. The Community Substance Use Education Specialist will focus on outreach and prevention efforts throughout the school system in collaboration with community partners and marketing and communication delivery across Harris County to reach the various demographics affected by substance use disorder (SUD).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with community organizations to identify effective locations for naloxone vending machines and safe disposal drop boxes promoting these resources in at-risk areas and providing education.
Conduct outreach initiatives in schools and communities focusing on areas identified as hotspots for overdose risk.
Participate in community meetings to provide updates on overdose data available resources and ongoing challenges inviting collaborative solutions from local stakeholders.
Builds relationships and partnerships to scale up referral resources within Harris County and increasing awareness.
Assist in work-plan implementation and maintenance recording and submitting required programmatic and departmental reports documenting work activities according to established protocols.
Designs and creates spreadsheets forms graphs pamphlets etc. and prepares PowerPoint presentations for program services.
Discuss and resolve challenges as they arise with the Program Leadership and community partners.
Participates in the planning organization and facilitation of Community events.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience in recovery support services or related substance use services.

Experience:

Certified Peer Recover Specialist (CPRS) Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) or other related Certification.
Valid TX Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards while working with clients & stakeholders.
Ability to work well with public and staff members.
Ability to collaborate well with community partners to ensure the best quality care of clients.
Knowledge of Substance use addiction and mental health in underserved communities.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:

Understands the organizational mission.
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration:

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal Abilities/Personal.

Characteristics:

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Uses sound judgment.
Self-motivated.
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication:

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time grant-funded position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Must be willing to flex work hours when required including after hours and weekends.
Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office & community environment in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas 77002.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Position Description If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. This is a grant-funded position.About Harris County Public...

Position Description

Work with community organizations to identify effective locations for naloxone vending machines and safe disposal drop boxes promoting these resources in at-risk areas and providing education.
Conduct outreach initiatives in schools and communities focusing on areas identified as hotspots for overdose risk.
Participate in community meetings to provide updates on overdose data available resources and ongoing challenges inviting collaborative solutions from local stakeholders.
Builds relationships and partnerships to scale up referral resources within Harris County and increasing awareness.
Assist in work-plan implementation and maintenance recording and submitting required programmatic and departmental reports documenting work activities according to established protocols.
Designs and creates spreadsheets forms graphs pamphlets etc. and prepares PowerPoint presentations for program services.
Discuss and resolve challenges as they arise with the Program Leadership and community partners.
Participates in the planning organization and facilitation of Community events.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience in recovery support services or related substance use services.

Experience:

Certified Peer Recover Specialist (CPRS) Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) or other related Certification.
Valid TX Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards while working with clients & stakeholders.
Ability to work well with public and staff members.
Ability to collaborate well with community partners to ensure the best quality care of clients.
Knowledge of Substance use addiction and mental health in underserved communities.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:

Understands the organizational mission.
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration:

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal Abilities/Personal.

Characteristics:

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Uses sound judgment.
Self-motivated.
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication:

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time grant-funded position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Must be willing to flex work hours when required including after hours and weekends.
Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office & community environment in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: