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Program Specialist 3 - Prevention Education Coordinator (onsite and in the community as needed)

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Program Specialist 3 - Prevention Education Coordinator (onsite and in the community as needed)

Salary

$55,729.10 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Grant Funded

Job Number

HEA07240

Department

Health

Opening Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Description

The Metro Public Health Department is seeking a Program Specialist to join the Overdose Response Team implementing overdose prevention strategies in TN at the local level. This position will help increase Nashville’s capacity to respond effectively to the overdose epidemic and decrease related fatalities.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

• Participates in the delivery, evaluation, and analysis of programs and services.

• Gathers program related information and maintains data confidentiality.

• Consults with subject matter experts to ascertain best practices in substance abuse intervention and overdose response.

• Keeps current on substance use disorder developments and trends.

• Maintains accurate records of program activities.

• Assists client-families with navigating resources to help them set goals and make improvements in their overall health.

• Develops community partnerships to promote awareness of services and resources.

• Performs general administrative duties as required

• Participates in continuing education and other professional development opportunities.

• Provides program information to customers to meet the needs of the population being served.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have a bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years’ professional experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of one or more behavioral, social or related sciences.

• Individuals with existing relationships and/or understanding of this community.

• Skill in working with the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to research and analyze complex data.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Nursing Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  02

  How many years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field required do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• more than 2 years

  03

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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