9047NE - Contracted Harm Reduction Outreach Worker (Non-Exempt)

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Floyd County Health Department Summary: If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Bethany Pigman at bethanyl.pigman@fchdky.org. Description: PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES: - The Employee is responsible for specific duties as assigned, e.g., - Directly work with incarcerated populations through the detention center - Serve on the multidisciplinary data focus group to identify community resources that support incarcerated individualism successful re-entry into the community. - Partner with case manager in linking client to housing, treatment and social services that promote recovery and lead to functioning in the community to reduce overdose and recidivism. - Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience. - Same as a role model and mentor for clients and their families - Encourage client and family voice and choice during development and implementation of plans. - Support clients and their families by attending team meetings with team members upon request. - Empower a client and fami...