StarCare Specialty Health System is seeking a full-time Outreach Specialist to join its team in implementing community-based strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose with the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). This position is funded through opioid prevention grant and focuses on engaging at-risk populations, building partnerships, and delivering evidence-based education and resources to reduce opioid-related harm. 

Key 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 the development and implementation of culturally appropriate outreach strategies.
• Collect and report data on outreach activities, participant engagement, and outcomes as required by the grant.
• Support stigma reduction efforts and promote access to treatment and recovery services.
• Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with grant goals and deliverables.

Schedule:

This is an office-based, full-time (non-exempt) position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the department. 

Benefit Package: 

 StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in a human services field or related field (Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, etc.) required.  Experience in a related field, preferred.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• 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, with the ability to engage diverse populations.
• Comfortable working in community settings, including high-risk areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry/reporting tools.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.