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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Division of Infectious Diseases at UW-Madison, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Communicable Diseases Harm Reduction Section (CDHRS), seeks a candidate to join a team that will provide mobile harm reduction outreach services in rural Wisconsin communities. This position is responsible for providing an array of mobile-based harm reduction services including intakes and ongoing assessments to people living with and at risk for hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), and HIV and other communicable infections (e.g., STI, COVID-19,). The incumbent will provide outreach, intervention, and prevention services to participants that include: HCV and HIV testing, syringe services, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) screenings and assessments, and overdose prevention outreach and education. These mobile services are provided utilizing a team approach and are targeted to rural participants where access to service is limited and health disparities are great. Services are targeted to communities that have high need: active substance users, people who inject drugs (PWIDs), people living with HIV or HCV, sex workers, and other high-risk populations. Duties include: Support syringe services and harm reduction services in accordance with state, local and agency guidelines: * Distribute safer injection supplies * Provide HCV, HIV, STI prevention education to participants * Provide overdose education and buprenorphine education to participants * Conduct overdose prevention training to participants Conduct a range of behavioral outreach activities to vulnerable populations: * Conduct individual alcohol and other drug interventions (AOD) with participants; these are client-centered harm and risk reduction interventions that help initiate and maintain positive behavior change and provide the information necessary to take control of their lives and their health. * Conduct group level interventions with participants; these are client-centered substance use and harm reduction interventions that use group interventions to help participants gain the skills to positively affect their mental/physical health and well-being. *... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/023ABDEF0C82426C