Join Our Team at Buzz Westfall Justice Center! Are you a detail-oriented and driven public health professional with a passion for public service? 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 Community Health Educator position is funded by DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program (COSSUP). This position will support substance use education and interventions within Corrections Medicine. This position will help create and refine intake and discharge planning for those engaged with treatment and will create 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 careSupport 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