Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | System Training, Education and Prevention Services
Full-Time County Contractual |
Position open to all qualified candidates. |
Location: 122 North Langley Road, Suite A & B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 |
Hours: 40 hours per week |
Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense. |
Job Description
Nature of Work: The Harm Reduction Health Educator (HRHE) is responsible for the promotion of harm reduction principles and education through evidence-based practices. This position will also provide support for Anne Arundel Peers Offering Wellness Education and Resources (AAPOWER), a harm reduction peer-delivered direct street outreach program, consisting of a network of people with lived experience, related to drug use. AAPOWER 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. AAPOWER engages people with lived experience and mobilizes community members to distribute harm reduction education and tools. The HRHE is responsible for planning, implementing and promoting Harm Reduction tailored educational messages and trainings, which are driven by community engagement and input from people who use drugs. This position will build rapport and relationships with community members and local business owners to distribute promotional items, while also providing relevant risk reduction education in a non-judgmental way. The HRHE will create a program for academic detailing of harm reduction practices and principles for health care services. The HRHE will continue the development of a Harm Reduction Advisory Council. This position is also responsible for working with the existing AAPOWER team to increase and sustain the capacity of the Volunteer Incentive Program. This position is 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 (DOH) offices. The individual is required to travel to locations throughout Anne Arundel County for meetings and other business-related needs. |
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited college or university. |
Experience: Two years experience working in Harm Reduction. Self-identifies as someone who |
License or Certification: Have and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the |
Desired or Preferred Qualifications: Public Speaking, Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles |
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply. Human Resources Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org. |
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