Community Outreach Specialist

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Conduct community outreach
Overdose prevention education
Supply maintenance and management
This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provided 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions

Job Summary

  • This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provided 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions.
  • The specialist will provide overdose prevention supplies and materials to individuals and entities in the community, in addition to supply maintenance and management, building and maintaining community relations, and making community referrals.
  • The University offers a remarkable retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution matched by the University, health insurance options, generous leave, and tuition benefits for faculty and dependents.

Matching Summary

This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provided 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct community outreach
  • Overdose prevention education
  • Supply maintenance and management
  • Building community relations
  • Making community referrals
  • Driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Lived experience with substance use
  • Lived experience with homelessness
  • Variable work schedule flexibility
  • Ability to work in inclement weather

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma and three years of related work experience
  • Associate's degree and two years of related work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of related work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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