Health Adovocate

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03/12/2025 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 10

Salary:

$13.50 - $16.79 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Martin County Health Department

Summary:

Position Summary: Health Advocates will support the implementation and management of harm reduction services, including Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and provide navigation services to ensure linkage to HIV and viral hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and care services. The Health Advocate will also help with other programs such as WIC, the clinic, as well as providing administrative support.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Deanna Muncy at deanna.muncy@martinhealthky.org.

Description:

Implement and manage SSP services.

· Provide education on safer injection practices and reversing drug overdoses.

· Distribute testing kits for HIV and viral hepatitis.

· Offer navigation services to connect clients to care.

· Conduct community outreach and education sessions.

· Participate in mobile education and prevention programs.

Answer phones

Register patients and participants

Minimum Educational Requirements: High school graduate or GED.

Minimum Experience Requirements: Experience in community outreach, health education, or related fields.

Credentials/Licensure: N/A

Number of Hours per Week: 37.5 hours @ $17.60/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D