NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
Community Health Education Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHarris County Public Health is seeking a Community Health Education Specialist to enhance public health outcomes in the community. This role focuses on outreach and prevention efforts related to substance use disorder, providing education and support to individuals in recovery and collaborating with community partners.
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Responsibilities
Work with community organizations to identify effective locations for naloxone vending machines and safe disposal drop boxes, promoting these resources in at-risk areas and providing education
Conduct outreach initiatives in schools and communities, focusing on areas identified as hotspots for overdose risk
Participate in community meetings to provide updates on overdose data, available resources, and ongoing challenges, inviting collaborative solutions from local stakeholders
Builds relationships and partnerships to scale up referral resources within Harris County and increasing awareness
Assist in work-plan implementation and maintenance, recording and submitting required programmatic and departmental reports, documenting work activities according to established protocols
Designs and creates spreadsheets, forms, graphs, pamphlets, etc. and prepares PowerPoint presentations for program services
Discuss and resolve challenges as they arise with the Program Leadership and community partners
Participates in the planning, organization, and facilitation of Community events
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
At least one (1) year of experience in recovery support services or related substance use services
Certified Peer Recover Specialist (CPRS), Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), or other related Certification
Valid TX Driver's License
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to maintain high ethical standards while working with clients & stakeholders
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Ability to collaborate well with community partners to ensure the best quality care of clients
Knowledge of Substance use addiction and mental health in underserved communities
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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