Community Health Outreach Worker I

Allegany County • Allegany, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time contractual position engages directly with community members affected by substance use disorders by providing education, resources, and support in accessible, community-based settings. This position is required to attend outreach events to deliver overdose prevention training (including Narcan administration), stigma reduction through open dialogue, and sharing information about treatment and recovery options.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring vehicle operation).

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing assistance to individuals in a health care or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, resources, and support to community members affected by substance use disorders.
• Attend outreach events.
• Deliver overdose prevention training, including Narcan administration.
• Conduct stigma reduction through open dialogue.
• Share information about treatment and recovery options.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for employees and dependents (if working 30+ hours/week on contract).
• Dental coverage (employee pays full premium).
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Life insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED