Job description

REQUIRED TO APPLY - A City of Portland Online Application is REQUIRED, please visit our website to Apply, see link below.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST, HARM REDUCTION SERVICES

Health and Human Services Department - Public Health Division, Chronic Disease & Prevention -

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 federal grant and is designed to provide outreach and supportive connections throughout Cumberland County for people at risk of opioid overdose. Other responsibilities include administration and support of the newly created Cumberland County Overdose Prevention Alliance. 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 to partner organizations in communities throughout Cumberland County. 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 and data dashboard of overdoses in Cumberland County. 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. The desired candidate will have experience working in the fields of harm reduction, overdose prevention, substance use prevention and/or treatment, as well as with grant/project management and community coalition building.

This position is grant funded through January 2024 as full time (37.5 hours per week) and is fully 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 Cumberland County. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Pro-Tech union position – Grade 6 – Starting pay range - $24.76 - $26.27/hour.

Deadline for applications for this position is Friday, March 10, 2023.

REQUIRED TO APPLY - A City of Portland Online Application is REQUIRED to be considered for this position. To APPLY, please CLICK HERE (or copy URL to your browser):

https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=385&sreq=3&form=1000&desc=COMMUNITY%20HEALTH%20PROMOTION%20SPECIALIST,%20HARM%20REDUCTION%20SERVICES

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City Benefits

Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine 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.

***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** For the safety of our employees and our constituents, the City of Portland requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Candidates may request an accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs at the conditional offer stage.

For questions contact Human Resources at 207-874-8624.

City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.76 - $26.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Class C Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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