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This is a full-time contracted position with a full-benefit package.
Educationrequired:
· HighSchool Diploma or GED.
Experience:
· Two(2) years of experience in public health or health related occupation where the skills, knowledge and other abilities can be demonstrated.
· Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Special Requirements:
· Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. You must complete required training courses once you are employed. This will require overnight travel.
· Must be able to use computers efficiently.
Scope of Work: The Community Health Specialist will work within the harm reduction program to engage and support clients in accessing comprehensive, client-centered services. This position will focus on building trusting relationships and facilitating connections to essential health and social services. Responsibilities include connecting individuals experiencing substance use disorder, homelessness, and other complex public health challenges. This role will also assist clients in accessing a wide range of resources, including behavioral health services, food, clothing, housing, transportation, employment opportunities, and recovery support services. All services will be delivered in a non-coercive and stigma-free environment that respects client autonomy and dignity.
Compensation and hours:
Pay will be based on experience.
Full-time37.5 hours per week. Normal hours will be 8:00-4:00 but there will be late clinics as well as travel for training. Two paid 15-minute breaks andone 30-minute non-paid lunch.
Benefits:
This position comes with a full-benefit package to include retirement, health insurance, flexible spending account options, dental, life insurance, deferred compensation, vacation, sick, and paid holidays.
Application process:
To complete the application process, visit www.gravescountyhealthdepartment.com
Print the application and turn it into the Graves County Health Department or email it to amandar.duke@graveshealth.org or you may pick up an application at the health department.
For assistance call 270-247-3553 or e-mail amandar.duke@graveshealth.org
Completed application, transcript and any other supporting documents such as cover letter or resume must be submitted by 4:00 PM COB on Monday, April 13, 2026. A resume will not substitute for application.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graves County Health Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.