Harm Reduction Specialist - Franklin County Public Health : Job Details

As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Franklin County Public Health provides:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and a flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• And much more!

Franklin County Public Health is hiring a Harm Reduction Specialist. This grant-funded position will lead Franklin County Public Health's efforts to reduce opiate abuse and addiction through a collaborative process that focuses on harm reduction efforts, prevention strategies, and community education. Coordinates the writing, editing, and collecting documentation to assure full compliance with the State Opioid Response (SOR) 2.0 grant including deliverable outcomes.

This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

Duties Include:

• Coordinates a street outreach team to expand program services and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and/or drug use.
• Provide a range of low-barrier, trauma informed harm reduction services that support individuals who use drugs. This includes delivery of safer sex supplies, education on local syringe services, distribution of naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other supplies.
• Provides information and referrals to community resources and support services. Educate individuals on methods to prevent and reduce the risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis C, and other STIs. Refers participants for additional testing services and resources as indicated.
• Serves as a resource of health education for providers, health care systems and providers, and community agencies. Assists in identifying local health resources that could be mobilized to improve wellness and prevention activities. Utilizes leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build community partnerships.
• Serve as back up for all Mobile Unit outreach events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education, and/or human services (Master's degree preferred);
• Two to three years of experience in grant writing and management required;
• Direct outreach, harm reduction, and HIV/STI experience required;
• Peer Support Specialist Certification, Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and/or Chemical Dependency Counselor preferred;
• Experience with public speaking and grant management preferred;
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements;
• Some evening and weekend hours required.

Hiring Wage Range: $25.78/hour - $29.65/hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply with:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Completed FCPH application

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (08/28/2025); External applicants (Until Filled)

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment. All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at [email protected] or 614-###-#### to request and arrange for accommodations.