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Outreach Worker (Behavioral Health/Grant Funded)

Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation Salary
Tahlequah, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Overview Directly supervised by the Behavioral Health Prevention Programs / Harm Reduction Supervisor, the Syringe Services Program (SSP) staff members will provide sterile syringes, and other harm reduction supplies, written and verbal education, and referral information for the SSP participants at the Program site. The goal of this program is to increase harm reduction and syringe service programming in Cherokee Nation. QualificationsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one (1) year of specialized training or education.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT No additional experience required.COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should know word processing software.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. A driver's license is required, as certain jobs require the operation of the Mobile Harm Reduction Van. Must obtain Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification or obtain within the first nine (9) months of employment and maintain throughout employment.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSThe employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals / Entities (LEIE). Lived experience with substance misuse and / or abuse, injection drug use experience preferred. Candidates must be willing to learn all aspects of HIV / STI / Hepatitis C testing, overdose response, and syringe service program delivery. In addition, candidates must possess the following characteristics : Team player attitude. Willing to participate in a team environment. Must be willing to work in a cooperative model to achieve the common goals of the agency and participants. Ability to work independently. The candidate must be self-motivated and have a willingness to work and travel independently. Strong interpersonal skills. The candidate must have the ability to work in a collaborative office setting with a team-based approach. Able to connect with one on one and group settings. Must be willing to receive constructive feedback and engage in a learning environment while on the job. Self-awareness. Willingness and ability to be aware of personal and professional boundaries at all times. Basic technology proficiency. Ability to use computer and technology to communicate, enter basic data, maintain schedules, equipment, and supply logs, and navigate internet research. Harm Reduction Commitment. A commitment to the principle and practice of harm reduction is essential to this position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.Some evening work may be required.

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