Overdose Prevention Community Outreach Worker

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08/25/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 10

Salary:

$13.50 - $16.79 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Kentucky River District Health Department

Summary:

Works in the community in overdose prevention services. May work in syringe service exchange programs. May assist in hosting support groups and providing direct services to those in addiction and in recovery. May work on mobile outreach units and in community centers. Positions are available in Knott, Perry, and Lee Counties.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at zola.stacy@ky.gov.

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Responsibilities

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Overdose prevention outreach worker will work with individuals who have or are at risk for substance use disorder.

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Visits patients or potential patients in their home or other appropriate setting to explain services of the LHD and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the patient, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services such as Overdose Prevention, and other services.

Requirements

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Certification as a Peer Support Specialist

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Work typically is spent in community and home settings.

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

High School Diploma or GED.

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Certification as a Peer Support Specialist

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THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D