Specialist

Specialist

(Jobs in Newport, TN)

Requirement id 159204

Job title Specialist

Job location in Newport, TN

Skills required High School Diploma Is Required, Customer Service Skills, Microsoft Office Suite,

Open Date 28-Sep-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 9 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter:coolsoft

Job Description Specialist: High School Diploma Is Required, Customer Service Skills, Microsoft Office Suite,

Start date :10/15/2026

End Date :06/30/2027

Submission deadline :10/07/2026

Client Info :TN DOH

Note:

• Position Location: Hybrid

• Candidate must be a Tennessee state resident.

• All new contractors must be Tennessee residents. Contractors relocating to Tennessee must establish residency prior to their start date

Description:

THIS POSITION WILL SERVE IN 1 EAST COUNTY: COCKE

RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement) Navigator

Term: Contract position: up to 2 years

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate Screening and Assessments: Conduct SUD screenings using validated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments. Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and out of health department settings.

Education and Outreach: Deliver education aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths and the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Engage in outreach at non-traditional organizations to identify clients in need of services. Distribute naloxone to clients.

Community Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with community resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs), Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPs), mental health agencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with other agencies in the assigned county/counties.

Client Linkage and Support: Connect clients to a range of services including community mental health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, primary health services, and recovery support services. Disperse overdose education materials to clients and the public.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals, and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency requirements.

Team Participation: Attend team meetings, case conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery.

Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs of the community and uphold agency standards.

Travel: Travel is required (with mileage reimbursement).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Be at least age eighteen (18) or older.

At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED) or equivalent.

Understanding and support for medication-assisted recovery practices.

Ability to develop and sustain relationships with individuals and organizations in the community.

Familiarity with community-based recovery support services in the service area.

Experience providing peer support and building effective relationships.

Strong commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Proficient in active listening and asking supportive open-ended questions.

Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.

Strong customer service ethic.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and English).

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this call may be required to:

Possess a valid drivers license, vehicle, and proof of insurance.

Applicants agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. All contract employees will undergo a background check prior to their start date. A felony conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant but will necessitate further investigation and review. If any records are identified, the applicant must provide written explanation and/ or documentatio

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159204 while calling.

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