Community Health Educator

St. Louis County; Berkeley (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the St. Louis County Department of Public Health as a Community Health Educator to support substance use education and interventions. This role involves developing discharge plans, facilitating education, and aiding in care processes, funded through a grant until 2026. Applicants must have experience in healthcare or related fields and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Participates in Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, community outreach, counseling, or teaching.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assist in care intake processes.
• Develop discharge plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate substance use education within jail populations.
• Build community partnerships for ongoing care.
• Support Project EAGLEFANG by collecting samples for testing.

Skills

Community outreach

Counseling

Teaching

Education

Equivalent to three years of experience

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Join Our Team at John C.. Murphy Health Clinic! Are you a detail-oriented and driven public health professional with a passion for public service? St. Louis County Department of Public Health is seeking a Community Health Educator to initiate its COSSUP activities (Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program).

This Community Health Educator position is funded by DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program (COSSUP). The role involves supporting substance use education and interventions within Correction Medicine, creating and refining intake and discharge planning for those engaged with treatment, and assisting in testing for contraband via Project EAGLEFANG. This is a grant-funded position through 9/30/2026.

The starting salary ranges from $17.21 to $20.65 hourly, depending on qualifications and budget considerations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. For more details, visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.

St. Louis County Government participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information can be found at: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

• Identify and assist in care intake processes
• Develop discharge plans and ensure continuity of care
• Facilitate substance use education within jail populations
• Build community partnerships for ongoing care
• Support Project EAGLEFANG by collecting samples for testing
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Equivalent to three years of experience in healthcare, community outreach, counseling, or teaching
• Possession of a valid driver's license

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A committee will evaluate applicants based on education, experience, supplemental questions, references, and other relevant factors. Only the top candidates will be interviewed, and a passing grade of 70 or above is required. After interviews, candidates will receive instructions for submitting a Conviction Questionnaire within 3 days. The top five candidates will be certified for final selection.

All conditional offers require urinalysis screening for illegal drugs, covered by the County. New employees have 30 days to attest to COVID-19 vaccination status. Those not vaccinated must undergo weekly testing until fully vaccinated or until the County reaches a 70% vaccination rate with moderate COVID-19 transmission.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis to submit your application online.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County supports fair employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status, or political affiliation. Contact the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more info.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
[phone]
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: [phone]
www.stlouiscountymo.gov