Outreach Worker - Part-Time

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.

We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch.
SSTARis a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs, including the HRSA LRP.

The Outreach Worker conducts outreach amongvulnerable populations, provides targeted secondary services and assists Provider to meet clients’ needs both on the medical unit andin the community. This role also includes responsibility for safely operating and transporting the outreach van or RV to and from designated outreach locations.

Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining positive relationships with a range ofpeople, including residents, community leaders, local groups and organizations, and local authorities
• Interact with clients to determine their level of knowledge aroundharm reduction and their attitudes/ behaviors about HIV/HCV/STIs
• Provide overdose education and distribute naloxone to both clients and the community
• Assess potential barriers to care and work with clients to reducebarriers resulting from lack of transportation, mental illness,substance use, etc.
• Link clients to medical care and appropriate treatment.
• Initiate appropriate client referrals both internally and externally to the organization.
• Collect and accurately enter program activity data into the appropriate system in a timely manner
• Attend relevant training courses and participate in all assignedregional meetings.
• Stay informed about current trends, development, and research

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma/GED

Two years of full-time experience in the field of health care,medical care or public health education in a recognized hospital,medical facility, or agency.

Pay Rate Range: $18.00 - 21.00/ hour

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