Public Health Specialist I
Core
Contact overdose survivors and provide client navigation services, including home visits, counseling, education, and referrals to healthcare and social services.
Role type
Public Health Specialist I (Direct Service)
Builds
Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) interventions and client support services
Domain
Public Health / Substance Use Disorder / Harm Reduction
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Client navigation, counseling, education, referral management, home visit coordination, advocacy, data entry
Preferred skills
Harm reduction framework, illicit drug use knowledge, overdose intervention, HIV/hepatitis/trauma/stigma knowledge, informed consent process, overdose prevention planning
Technologies
Data tracking program
Responsibilities
Contact overdose survivors, conduct client home visits, provide counseling and education, refer to services (suboxone, methadone, housing, mental/medical care), escort clients, advocate for clients, enter interventions into data tracking program
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (Bachelor's degree or Associate's + 2 years exp)