Harford County Health



JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – OVERDOSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR

(Salary Starting at $16.49 /hour)

The Harford County Health Department is seeking a full-time Overdose Prevention Coordinator to assist the Local Addictions Authority Program in the design, planning, promotion, execution, and evaluation of the Department’s overdose prevention strategies. The current overdose prevention strategies include: (a) increased public awareness and education, (b) outreach to near-fatal overdose survivors and fatal overdose victim’s loved ones, (c) overdose education and Naloxone distribution to high-risk individuals and community members, and, (d) the utilization of an Overdose Fatality Review Team. The Coordinator also supports the wider activities of the Local Addictions Authority. The position is currently full-time contractual with the possibility of full-time merit within 6 months of hire.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, education, counseling, nursing or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in another field plus one year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience, either a lived experience or a work/volunteer experience with substance use issues and /or overdose prevention strategies.

• Possess a high level of comfort and confidence in working with individuals and families affected by drug use and overdose.

This position will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with minimal or no points. Evenings and weekends may be required for community outreach and overdose education events.

LOCATION (New): Harford County Health Department, 2207 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, Maryland

CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested individuals should provide an on-line application at OD Prevention Coordinator at the State of Maryland Job Openings website by September 5, 2018.

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