Evergreen Health·Buffalo, New York
The Outreach Worker provides peer support and harm reduction services, recruits new patients, and participates in education and awareness-raising activities. They conduct outreach activities in the community and assist with syringe sweep activities.
At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.
The Outreach Worker provides peer support, harm reduction services, recruits new patients, and participates in education and awareness-raising activities with individuals and groups. The Outreach Worker reports directly to the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health (Harm Reduction), who shall determine the responsibilities for this position. These responsibilities may be revised, as necessary, with proper notification and training provided, where appropriate.
Qualified candidate will have personal or professional experience with the communities serviced (including people who use drugs, people living with HIV or HepC, and/or other vulnerable communities); High School diploma or GED preferred; Peer certification preferred; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential
Job type: casual, part-time
Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates should have personal or professional experience with vulnerable populations, with a high school diploma or GED preferred. Peer certification is also preferred, along with awareness of health disparities faced by underserved populations.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
