Harm Reduction Outreach Worker, Part-time

Nature of Work:

Responsible for conducting street outreach with the Anne Arundel Peers Offering Wellness Education and Resources (AA POWER) program, a harm reduction peer-delivered direct street outreach program, consisting of a network of people with lived experience, related to drug use. AA POWER aims to reduce risks associated with drug use, such as drug overdoses and the spread of infectious disease, and to improve overall physical, mental and societal health by providing risk reduction strategies through infectious disease testing, overdose prevention training, and referrals related to drug use, SUD, treatment, and recovery. AA POWER engages people with lived experience and mobilizes community members to distribute harm reduction education and tools.

AA POWER members provide tertiary prevention outreach, training, and advocacy, and receive training and professional development. Responsible for conducting direct street outreach, tracking outreach dissemination data and organizing and tracking inventory of supplies. Assists with stocking public health vending machines around the county. Typically performed outside of a traditional office environment. Work environments may include, but are not limited to, outdoors (e.g., during street outreach), at community-based organizations throughout the county, and in Department of Health offices. Required to have a personal vehicle and valid driver's license for travel to locations throughout Anne Arundel County for meetings and other business-related needs.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder; Knowledge of tertiary prevention framework and services; Knowledge of harm reduction, social services and health resources; Experience working with marginalized communities; Some experience with technology, specifically Gmail, Google Calendar, and Drive; Excellent and situation-appropriate oral and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to drive a large transport van.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.