MOUD Outreach Specialist

• Location 904 AVENUE O,Lubbock, TX, 79401,United States
• Base Pay $20.30 - $21.30 / Hour
• Job Category Employee
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Star Care 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.

• 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.

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

Star Care 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Welcome to Star Care Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At Star Care, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should choose Star Care:

• Impactful
  
  Purpose:
  
  Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
• Comprehensive Care
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  Star Care offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment
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