CHW: Opioid Education, Naloxone & Outreach

Delta Health Center, Inc.; Mississippi; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) matching up to 3.5%

Paid time off (vacation and sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Delta Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to lead opioid education, naloxone distribution, and community outreach across its six‑county service area in Mississippi.

You will educate patients and families, distribute harm-reduction supplies, and build partnerships with schools, faith-based groups, and community organizations. The role emphasizes public outreach, trauma-informed care, and confidential documentation to support grant objectives and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with patients, families, or vulnerable populations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel across DHC's six-county service area.
• Ability to document and meet grant reporting deadlines.
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements.

Aufgaben

• Plan and conduct a minimum of 24 public outreach events during the 12‑month project period.
• Provide opioid education and naloxone distribution (OEND) sessions.
• Distribute fentanyl test strips (FTXS) and educate on use and safety.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and community resources.
• Maintain grant-related records and track progress toward goals.
• Travel throughout DHC's six‑county service area to engage communities.

Kenntnisse

Public outreach

Education sessions

Strong communication

Travel ability

Documentation & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Delta Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to lead opioid education, naloxone distribution, and community outreach across its six‑county service area in Mississippi.

You will educate patients and families, distribute harm-reduction supplies, and build partnerships with schools, faith-based groups, and community organizations. The role emphasizes public outreach, trauma-informed care, and confidential documentation to support grant objectives and compliance.