Health Educator, Grant Services Specialist Ii (ncs) - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City

Baltimore, MD, US
Base: $43,901.00 - $69,639.00 annually; hiring ran...
Street-based outreach experience
Substance use disorder knowledge
Harm reduction counseling skills
This role involves conducting strategic street-based outreach activities to provide health education and risk reduction counseling to program participants

Job Summary

  • This role involves conducting strategic street-based outreach activities to provide health education and risk reduction counseling to program participants.
  • The position requires distributing new syringes, conducting overdose education, and linking participants to drug treatment and other essential resources.
  • The City of Baltimore offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for this full-time position.

Matching Summary

This role involves conducting strategic street-based outreach activities to provide health education and risk reduction counseling to program participants.

Salary

Base: $43,901.00 - $69,639.00 Annually; Hiring Range: $43,901.00 - $56,770.00 Annually; Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, FSA, and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Street-based outreach experience
  • Substance use disorder knowledge
  • Harm reduction counseling skills
  • Overdose response training capability
  • Valid Maryland Driver's License

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Dispute resolution expertise
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Peer recovery specialist certification
  • Experience with mobile health units

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Currently a Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or working toward certification
  • Background in substance use disorders and HIV prevention
  • Must complete mandatory 6-month probation period

Work Rights

Not specified

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