Community Health Outreach Worker Job at Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About GROW:

GROW (Grassroots Reinvestment for Optimal Well-being) is a grassroots initiative started in 2022 to address the opioid crisis, particularly in communities of color, within North St. Louis City and County. We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join the GROW team.

Position Summary: 

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. (NOTE: This position requires onsite availability in St. Louis, MO!)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE 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 

This position is being recruited for/hired by BHN (Behavioral Health Network), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to developing an accessible and cohesive system of care that represents the communities we serve. BHN is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Tags

Part time

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