Trauma-Informed Community Health Outreach Specialist

Emergence Health Network; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 19 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergence Health Network in El Paso, TX seeks a Community Health Worker to engage in outreach, provide overdose reversal kits, and connect clients to substance use and mental health services. The role supports recovery with trauma-informed care and resource linkage.

The CHW will work under supervision, performing care coordination and education while promoting access to medical services and community resources for individuals facing housing instability, HIV/HCV risk, and related needs.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed services; cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT/DBT) and motivational therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in assertive outreach to eligible populations.
• Distribute overdose reversal kits and prevention tools.
• Provide linkage to substance use and mental health services.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Motivational Interviewing

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Emergence Health Network in El Paso, TX seeks a Community Health Worker to engage in outreach, provide overdose reversal kits, and connect clients to substance use and mental health services. The role supports recovery with trauma-informed care and resource linkage.

The CHW will work under supervision, performing care coordination and education while promoting access to medical services and community resources for individuals facing housing instability, HIV/HCV risk, and related needs.