What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at InstantServe Healthcare?
Position: Disease Intervention Specialist 1 (RISE Navigator)
Location: Church Hill, TN 37642
Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2026 (Up to 2 years)
Role Overview:
The RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement) Navigator will work within the Tennessee Department of Health to support individuals at risk for substance use and communicable diseases. This is a contract position that requires frequent travel throughout Hancock and Hawkins counties (mileage reimbursed).
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Services:
- Conduct SUD screenings and evidence-based assessments
- Provide solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention
- Link clients to services including mental health, harm reduction, and primary care
- Distribute naloxone and educational materials
- Outreach & Education:
- Deliver community education on drug overdose prevention, Hepatitis C, and HIV
- Engage with non-traditional sites to reach clients
- Partnership Development:
- Collaborate with SSPs, ROPS, treatment providers, and other agencies
- Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and data entry per grant/state guidelines
- Team Involvement:
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and case conferences
Qualifications:
- Minimum:
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of relevant experience (or equivalent academic substitution)
- 24 months of self-directed recovery for those with lived experience
- Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or willingness to obtain
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of addiction recovery and harm reduction
- Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills
- Active listening, cultural competence, and professional boundaries
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Special Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance
- Background checks and abuse registry screenings required
- Physical ability for moderate activity and occasional exposure to communicable diseases
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30
