Health Promotion Specialist, Harm Reduction
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Health Promotion Specialist |
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Job Description: |
GatorWell Health Promotion Services seeks a Health Promotion Specialist to develop, implement and evaluate theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies focusing on harm reduction efforts. GatorWell’s mission is to empower UF students to build their own path toward lifelong wellbeing through prevention, advocacy, and sustainable behavior change. GatorWell envisions all Gators living well, purposeful lives. Reporting to the Director, this individual will provide individual student services such as Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Cannabis Screening Intervention for College Students (CASICS), Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), and Wellness Coaching for Academic Success; support student success through programming and outreach; target materials and outreach to specific student populations; oversee and evaluate the peer education program and supervise student staff; and advocate for holistic student wellbeing by supporting strategic planning efforts. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and evaluate a comprehensive harm reduction approach through needs assessments, intervention development, implementation and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, targeted programs, outreach, and policies. Provide individual student services as aligned with the department, including but not limited to Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Cannabis Screening Intervention for College Students (CASICS), Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), and Wellness Coaching for Academic Success. Explore, create, and develop additional harm reduction services. Develop and evaluate a clear vision for the peer education program including oversight of health hut outreach. Hire, supervise and manage undergraduate and graduate student staff and interns. Support data tracking and report development related to health promotion strategies, programs, and services; and support department grant funding and reporting. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. |
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$50,000.00 |
Minimum Requirements: |
Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume or CV, and a list of references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
Health Assessment Required: | No. |