1 Full-Time Temporary Position Available (Position ends August 31, 2025).

Community Health Worker (Full-time Temporary)
Drop-In Center Program (Webb County)

●Seeking highly motivated and responsible individual that wants to work in the field of harm reduction related to substance use.

Founded in 1982 in Laredo, Texas, SCAN is a leading provider of social services in South Texas. SCAN’s Drop-In Center Program provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it is designed to offer inclusive and comprehensive services for individuals experiencing crisis events or problem with substances. The Drop-In Center seeks to reduce harm associated with substance use, including overdose and death, and increase recovery initiation.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive harm reduction prevention services to adolescent and adult program participants who report problems with using alcohol or other substances.

• Conduct ongoing outreach in the community, to let youth, adults, agencies and organizations know about the program and the services that it provides.
• Provide naloxone and administration training to program participants.
• Provide life-skills and curriculum-based education sessions to participants.

• Provide evidence-based smoking cessation services.
• Provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) presentations and positive alternative activities to participants.
• Provide Behavioral Health and Wellness presentations and positive alternative activities to youth and adult participants.

• Screen and assess eligible participants.

• Provide ongoing case management services.

• Document all services provided to participants.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences is required; however, degrees in other fields will be considered.
• Certification as a Nurse Aid (CNA) is preferred.

• Be knowledgeable of local social service agencies.
• Good bilingual (English and Spanish) skills are preferred.
• Must have good computer skills.
• A valid TX driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Work Schedule and Compensation:
• The work schedule will vary, but primary work hours will be between 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.,Wed., and Fri. and 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. Some weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) will be required.

• Salary: $17.31 per hour

Deadline: Until Position is filled.

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