Community Health Worker - Opioid Overdose Training

Theuniversityunion; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aletheia House in Alabama seeks a Community Health Worker (CHW) for Cluster 1 to distribute FDA-approved overdose reversal medications, provide overdose-recognition training, and refer individuals to services within Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties. This field-based role emphasizes local ties and community trust.

You will work with the cluster's partner organization, train local cohorts, maintain relationships with healthcare providers and schools, and ensure accurate data collection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or related field.
• Local residency or strong ties to Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties.
• CHW certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong local community relationships and trust of residents.
• Ability to complete overdose-recognition and naloxone training during onboarding.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned counties.
• Comfortable with basic data entry and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Distribute FDA-approved OORMs to bystanders, community sectors, and rural first responders in Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties.
• Deliver overdose-recognition, response, and OORM-administration training to partners and community sectors.
• Train local Training-of-Trainers cohorts to extend training in the community.
• Support referral and linkage follow-up for individuals identified through prevention or overdose response activities.
• Maintain local relationships with partner organizations, healthcare providers, pharmacies, faith-based groups, and schools.
• Complete required data collection instruments and submit them on schedule.
• Participate in the Local Community Prevention Collaborative and community outreach events.

Skills

Community relationships

Data entry

Travel willingness

Training delivery

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aletheia House in Alabama seeks a Community Health Worker (CHW) for Cluster 1 to distribute FDA-approved overdose reversal medications, provide overdose-recognition training, and refer individuals to services within Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties. This field-based role emphasizes local ties and community trust.

You will work with the cluster's partner organization, train local cohorts, maintain relationships with healthcare providers and schools, and ensure accurate data collection