Community Outreach Specialist

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Base: competitive + commensurate with related educ...
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

Job Summary

  • This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health.
  • The specialist is primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provided 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions to individuals who use opioids and well as provide overdose prevention supplies and materials to individuals and entities in the community.
  • Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Matching Summary

This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health.

Salary

Base: Competitive and commensurate with related education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance options including dental and vision, Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance, E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center memberships, Mountain EAP support, Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents, Dual Career Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community outreach
  • Overdose prevention education
  • Supply maintenance and management
  • Building community relations
  • Making community referrals

Nice-to-have

  • Lived experience with substance use
  • Lived experience with homelessness
  • Variable work schedule
  • Frequent local travel

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
  • Driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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