About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.
We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the
community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of
healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,
physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR
is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our
employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment
Programs, including the HRSA LRP.
The Outreach Worker conducts outreach among
vulnerable populations, provides targeted secondary services and
assists Provider to meet clients’ needs both on the medical unit and
in the community. This role also includes responsibility for safely
operating and transporting the outreach van or RV to and from
designated outreach locations.
Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing and sustaining positive relationships with a range of
people, including residents, community leaders, local groups and
organizations, and local authorities
- Interact with clients to determine their level of knowledge around
harm reduction and their attitudes/ behaviors about HIV/HCV/STIs
- Provide overdose education and distribute naloxone to both clients
and the community
- Assess potential barriers to care and work with clients to reduce
barriers resulting from lack of transportation, mental illness,
substance use, etc.
- Link clients to medical care and appropriate treatment.
- Initiate appropriate client referrals both internally and
externally to the organization.
- Collect and accurately enter program activity data into the
appropriate system in a timely manner
- Attend relevant training courses and participate in all assigned
regional meetings.
- Stay informed about current trends, development, and research
Education & Experience
- HS Diploma/GED
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Two years of full-time experience in the field of health care,
medical care or public health education in a recognized hospital,
medical facility, or agency.
Pay Rate Range: $18.00 - 21.00/ hour