Public Health Coordinator - Peer Navigator; Health Services

Public Health Coordinator - Peer Navigator (Health Services)

Memphis, TN, United States

Position Summary

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor.

Under managerial supervision, this position engages individuals with substance use disorders in Shelby County’s high-impact drug areas byfacilitatingaccess to treatment services, providing harm-reduction outreach, and collaborating with community partners to improve health outcomes.

Pay Grade: 51

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in counseling, social work, or case management within apublic health environment or a social service agency or related field;
  
  AND
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityinsocial work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Individuals with lived experience in substance use or substance disorder preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screens and engages participants for navigation services, coordinating with hospitals and service providers to support substance use intervention and recovery efforts.
• Refers individuals to substance use disorder treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction services, and Syringe Service Programs (SSP), ensuringtimelyaccess to care.
• Provides harm reduction education, recovery resources, and navigation support to individualsimpactedby substance use.
• Conducts outreach andparticipatesin recovery-focused initiatives and events, including START (Strategic Team Accessing Recovery Treatment) and other community-based engagement efforts.
• Collaborates with other Peer Navigator Coordinators and community partners toidentifytrends in substance use, demographics, and service needs across Shelby County.
• Collects,maintains, and analyzes participant and program data; prepares reports, deliverables, and tracking tools for management review and program evaluation
• Builds community awareness through education, presentations, media support, and informational materials for residents, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Participates in task force meetings, opioid response meetings, and professional development activities to remain current on best practices and emerging trends in substance use services.
• Performs other related duties as requiredor directed.

KSAs

• Ability to effectively engage, screen, and build rapport with individuals experiencing substance use challenges using trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, harm-reduction principles, recovery services, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Skilled in navigating individuals to appropriate treatment, community resources, and social support services.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.
• Ability to collect, document, and report program data accurately whilemaintainingconfidentiality and compliance standards.
• Proficientknowledgein Microsoft Officeor comparable county systems.

Special Requirements

• May berequiredto work extended hours, including weekends,and available to work on call during an event.
• Work will require travel to locations outside of the officeand community events.
• Must obtain Community Health Worker certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Mustmaintainall required licenses,certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially relatedto potential job duties will be considered and
will not
automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby Countyand shall continue toresidein the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in…