PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job at HHC
Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.
Job Role Summary
The Peer Support Specialist will transport and staff the mobile unit as well as any free-standing SSAS clinics, providing sterile syringes and other harm reduction supplies, written and verbal education, and referral information for the clients at SSAS.
Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:
- Skills and knowledge acquired through completion of high school or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of the principles of harm reduction
- At least one full year of recovery and stability (if former user)
- Data entry experience
- Valid Indiana driver's license and access to vehicle for frequent in-county travel. Must meet the "Driver Requirements" as stated in the Health and Hospital Corporation, "Vehicle/Driver Safety Program Policy 200-1".
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public, Indiana State Department of Health personnel, clinic staff at referral sites, coworkers and clients both orally and in writing
- Must be familiar with medical terminology as related to intravenous drug use, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, wound care, immunizations and other health care issues.
- Recognize and interpret client reported data regarding intravenous drug use practices and perform basic computations, to ensure client is given enough supplies to practice clean injection at every injection.
- Sound judgement and discretion in all interactions with clients.
- Able to convey sensitivity to clients' needs and situations, respond appropriately when dealing with difficult clients and respond effectively to stressful situations.
- Ability to judge the safety of a situation and respond appropriately.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse races, socio-economic statuses, housing statuses, variations in hygiene, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, and people who inject drugs
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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