Outreach & Risk Reduction Navigator
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Job Location:
Corvallis, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 46463 - 64868
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
- JOB SUMMARY
The Outreach & Risk Reduction Navigator works to reduce and prevent adverse health outcome among socially and economically marginalized populations as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Risk Reduction Communicable Disease and the Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO). This position conducts street outreach to enhance service coordination and facilitate access to care resources and stable housing. This primarily field-based role provides outreach education and navigation services to individuals experiencing homelessness; individuals living with chronic mental illness or substance use disorders; men who have sex with men; members of other sexual minority communities; and others at elevated risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
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BENEFITS
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!- 11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- Medical Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition the County contributes up to $1900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account depending on plan and personal contribution.
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that arent traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
- This position is eligible fortwo salary raises within the first yearas long as your performance is in good standing!
- Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregons pay equity law.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.
Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Minimum Qualifications for Program Specialist 1 (PS1)- 1 year of education or technical training beyond High School; AND
- 1 year of experience related to the area of assignment (i.e. Public Health Community Outreach Health Navigation).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Bilingual in Spanish /English
- Has experience planning and conducting outreach to hard-to-reach populations
- Has lived experience or experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and other socially and economically marginalized communities; individuals living with chronic mental illness or substance use disorders; communities at elevated risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections
- Has an understanding of and experience providing trauma-informed services
- Has an understanding of and experience using health literacy principles
Questions regarding this position can be directed toSara Hartstein Public Health Division DirectorBenton County Health ServicesTelephone:
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Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.Working in Benton CountyLiving in Benton County
How to Apply- To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
- This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
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