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Community Health Educator – St. Louis County Join to apply for the Community Health Educator role at St. Louis County Description St. Louis County Department of Public Health is seeking a Community Health Educator to initiate its COSSUP activities (Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program). This is an in-person role, with five days a week working at the St. Louis County Jail. This position is funded by DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program (COSSUP). It will support substance use education and interventions within Corrections Medicine, create and refine intake and discharge planning, and establish a pipeline for assessing contraband for testing via Project EAGLEFANG. This is a grant‑funded position, funded through 9/30/2026. Please note, applicants who have applied for this position in 2025 need not reapply, as all applications received this year are currently on file and under consideration. The starting salary range is $17.21 – $20.65 hourly depending upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits – St. Louis County Website. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. Examples of Duties Identify and assist in connection to care intake Develop discharge planning with patients and assist in ensuring continuity of care upon discharge Facilitate substance use education within jail population Establish/Build community partnerships to collaborate and assist in continuity of care Support Project EAGLEFANG by collecting samples to be tested Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to three years of experience in health care or community outreach, counseling or teaching responsibilities Preference may be given to applicants who have Corrections Medicine work experience Possession of a current and valid driver’s license Additional Information St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits, including paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, 11‑12 paid holidays, a retirement plan with a 4% employee contribution, and additional benefit plans. Employees hired for full‑time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include paid life insurance, a credit union, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre‑tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long‑term disability insurance. As of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Selection and Appointment A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant, including recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to supplemental questions, and employment reference investigations. Candidates must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews, a Conviction Questionnaire will be sent to selected candidates who have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top‑ranking candidates will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory and the cost will be covered by the County. New employees will also complete COVID‑19 vaccination status attestations and, if not fully vaccinated, will submit to weekly COVID‑19 testing until fully vaccinated or until the County reaches a 70% vaccination rate with moderate transmission. How to Apply Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept online applications. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy. Contact Information Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Fax: (314) 615-7703 Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis County

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