What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harm Reduction Outreach Worker, Part-time position at Anne Arundel County Department of Health?
Salary
$20 per hour
Posted Date
04/25/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | System Training Education and Prevention Services
Part-Time County Contractual Position open to all qualified candidates. Location: 122 North Langley Road, Suite A & B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Hours: 20 hours per week Benefits: None
Job Description
Nature of Work:
Conduct street outreach with the Anne Arundel Peers Offering Wellness Education and Resources (AA POWER) program, a harm reduction peer-delivered direct street outreach program consisting of a network of people with lived experience related to drug use. AA POWER aims to reduce risks associated with drug use, such as drug overdoses and the spread of infectious disease, and to improve overall physical, mental and societal health by providing risk reduction strategies through infectious disease testing, overdose prevention training, and referrals related to drug use, SUD, treatment, and recovery. AA POWER engages people with lived experience and mobilizes community members to distribute harm reduction education and tools.
AA POWER members provide tertiary prevention outreach, training, and advocacy, and receive training and professional development. Conduct direct street outreach, track outreach dissemination data and organize and track inventory of supplies. Assist with stocking public health vending machines around the county. This position is typically performed outside of a traditional office environment. Work environments may include, but are not limited to, outdoor settings (e.g., during street outreach), community-based organizations throughout the county, and Department of Health offices. Required to have a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license for travel to locations throughout Anne Arundel County for meetings and other business-related needs.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
Experience
Minimum of two years of recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder. Knowledge of tertiary prevention framework and services, harm reduction, social services and health resources. Experience working with marginalized communities. Some experience with technology, specifically Gmail, Google Calendar and Drive. Excellent and situation-appropriate oral and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to drive a large transport van.
How To Apply
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a Completed County Application Or Resume To
Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Smoke-Free Workplace
Additional job opportunities with
Anne Arundel County
State of Maryland
Reference #1991
$20 per hour
Posted Date
04/25/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | System Training Education and Prevention Services
Part-Time County Contractual Position open to all qualified candidates. Location: 122 North Langley Road, Suite A & B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Hours: 20 hours per week Benefits: None
Job Description
Nature of Work:
Conduct street outreach with the Anne Arundel Peers Offering Wellness Education and Resources (AA POWER) program, a harm reduction peer-delivered direct street outreach program consisting of a network of people with lived experience related to drug use. AA POWER aims to reduce risks associated with drug use, such as drug overdoses and the spread of infectious disease, and to improve overall physical, mental and societal health by providing risk reduction strategies through infectious disease testing, overdose prevention training, and referrals related to drug use, SUD, treatment, and recovery. AA POWER engages people with lived experience and mobilizes community members to distribute harm reduction education and tools.
AA POWER members provide tertiary prevention outreach, training, and advocacy, and receive training and professional development. Conduct direct street outreach, track outreach dissemination data and organize and track inventory of supplies. Assist with stocking public health vending machines around the county. This position is typically performed outside of a traditional office environment. Work environments may include, but are not limited to, outdoor settings (e.g., during street outreach), community-based organizations throughout the county, and Department of Health offices. Required to have a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license for travel to locations throughout Anne Arundel County for meetings and other business-related needs.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
Experience
Minimum of two years of recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder. Knowledge of tertiary prevention framework and services, harm reduction, social services and health resources. Experience working with marginalized communities. Some experience with technology, specifically Gmail, Google Calendar and Drive. Excellent and situation-appropriate oral and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to drive a large transport van.
How To Apply
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a Completed County Application Or Resume To
Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Smoke-Free Workplace
Additional job opportunities with
Anne Arundel County
State of Maryland
Reference #1991
Salary : $20
