Community Health Outreach Worker

Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Outreach Worker is a contracted, part-time position (20 hours/week). This role helps connect people in need with substance use treatment, recovery support, and essential services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of communities served
• Experience in the recovery field, including resource management and navigation
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community members

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between grassroots agencies, individuals in need, and the broader treatment and recovery support system
• Provide coordinated outreach, engagement, and linkage to care
• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration between agencies, expanding equitable access to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services
• Support GROW STL agencies by coordinating referrals to their services and aligning efforts for maximum impact
• Conduct outreach in STL City and/or County to engage individuals needing SUD treatment, respite, or recovery options
• Disseminate information about community resources and grassroot agency's events (i.e. health fairs, food and meal distribution events, immunization events, etc.)
• Utilize motivational techniques to encourage individuals to progress through the stages of change and access treatment
• Complete required reports and track data and outcomes
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Coordinator to share updates on program implementation, identify successes, and address barriers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed