Opioid Prevention Outreach Specialist

Kids for the Future; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical coverage

Fully funded HSA contribution

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

StarCare Specialty Health System is seeking a full-time Outreach Specialist in Lubbock, TX to implement community-based strategies for opioid misuse prevention under RCORP. The role focuses on engaging at-risk populations, building partnerships, and delivering education and resources funded by a grant.

You will conduct outreach, facilitate workshops, distribute naloxone, and collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and local coalitions to reduce opioid-related harm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• Experience in community outreach, health education, or substance use prevention preferred.
• Knowledge of opioid use disorder, harm reduction, and local treatment resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to individuals, families, and communities affected by or at risk of opioid misuse.
• Facilitate educational workshops, presentations, and events on opioid prevention, harm reduction, and available resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and local coalitions.
• Distribute prevention materials, naloxone kits, and other resources in targeted areas.
• Assist in developing and implementing culturally appropriate outreach strategies.
• Collect and report data on outreach activities, participant engagement, and outcomes as required by the grant.
• Support stigma reduction and promote access to treatment and recovery services.

Skills

Community outreach

Health education

Substance use prevention

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StarCare Specialty Health System is seeking a full-time Outreach Specialist in Lubbock, TX to implement community-based strategies for opioid misuse prevention under RCORP. The role focuses on engaging at-risk populations, building partnerships, and delivering education and resources funded by a grant.

You will conduct outreach, facilitate workshops, distribute naloxone, and collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and local coalitions to reduce opioid-related harm.