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Preventing Drug Overdoses Community Health Educator

America On Track
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THE ORGANIZATION

 

America On Track turns obstacles into opportunities! Since 1995, AOT has helped transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and families in high-need communities across Orange County.

 

Through customized, multifaceted programs and resources, AOT empowers individuals to succeed and create positive change. We support families, deliver evidence-based programs, and equip youth with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to realize their full potential. Please check out our website: AmericaOnTrack.org for more information.

 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

 

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to help save lives in their community! America On Track was selected as one of 14 grantees nationwide to receive federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for On Track to Save Lives: Overdose Prevention and Response Network. This project brings drug overdose education, naloxone training, and connections to treatment and recovery resources to residents of Santa Ana, Buena Park, and Stanton, working alongside city, school, housing, faith-based, and community partners.

 

Knowing how to recognize a drug overdose and respond to it with naloxone can mean the difference between life and death. As a Community Health Educator, you will deliver that knowledge directly to residents, families, and students in your assigned city, and help connect people to the treatment and recovery resources they need. The work you do will put life-saving knowledge and tools directly into the hands of your community. These positions are funded through a three-year federal grant with a project period that runs through September 29, 2029.

 

ABOUT YOU

 

Are you passionate about public health and ready to make a difference where it matters most? If you are a confident speaker who can walk into a classroom, a community meeting, or a resource fair and connect with the people in the room, this is the job for you. We are looking for someone who brings compassion, professionalism, and steady follow-through to every interaction, and who wants to see the direct impact of their work in the community.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

 

The Community Health Educator reports to the Program Coordinator/Data Lead and coordinates scheduling with the Training & Outreach Coordinator. Community Health Educators are the primary direct-service staff for America On Track’s On Track to Save Lives project. Each Educator is assigned to one city (Santa Ana, Buena Park, or Stanton) to ensure consistent coverage, and is responsible for delivering drug overdose education sessions, naloxone trainings, mini-trainings, and community outreach within that city, as well as supervising the Peer Educator(s) assigned to the same city.

 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for public health, experience in health education or community outreach, and the ability to build trust with residents from all walks of life and connect them with the local resources they need.

 

The Community Health Educator’s duties will include, but are not limited to, the following key responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Create and maintain a trustworthy and respectful relationship with the America On Track team, project partners, and the residents we serve.
  • Aid in the implementation of the project by participating in appropriate trainings, meetings, and program activities.
     
  1. Education and Training:
    • Deliver 45-minute drug overdose and fentanyl education sessions in school, community, and family-centered settings within the assigned city.
    • Conduct 45-minute naloxone training sessions covering drug overdose recognition, administration of opioid overdose reversal medication (OORM), and emergency response.
    • Facilitate 15-minute mini-trainings on OORM administration, paired with immediate OORM distribution to participants.
       
  2. Community Outreach:
    • Represent AOT at community outreach events within the assigned city, including health fairs, city resource fairs, school tabling events, and community gatherings.
    • Engage residents experiencing housing instability, justice-system or other public-system involvement, and risk of fentanyl exposure.
    • Coordinate with the Training & Outreach Coordinator to schedule services and maintain coverage within the assigned city.
       
  3. Resources and Referrals:
    • Provide universal resource information to every participant, including OC Links, the DMC-ODS Member Access Line, and OC Navigator.
    • Screen participants for individualized referral or warm-handoff needs, following AOT’s three-level referral protocol.
    • Direct participants to trusted local resources, including the County’s Fentanyl is Forever campaign and AOT’s treatment and recovery provider directory.
       
  4. Data Collection and Reporting:
    • Administer pre/post participant surveys and post-interaction feedback cards at all sessions and mini-trainings.
    • Conduct participant registration and privacy-protective deduplication for each service encounter.
    • Complete timely data entry for each service encounter in AOT’s electronic tracking system.
       
  5. Peer Educator Supervision:
    • Supervise and support the assigned Peer Educator(s) in outreach and community engagement activities within the same city.
       
  6. Training and Professional Development:
    • Complete standardized training using SAMHSA’s Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit before independent service delivery, covering drug overdose recognition, OORM administration, referral procedures, confidentiality, and incident reporting.
    • Complete refresher training every 24 months, consistent with AOT’s CDPH standing order.
    • Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development activities.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

We are seeking a dedicated and driven individual with a passion for creating healthier, safer communities. If you are a confident communicator who is excited to engage with residents in every setting, from classrooms to community fairs, and committed to helping prevent drug overdose deaths, we want to hear from you!

 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, social work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and community-health experience, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in health education, community outreach, or direct service delivery.

 

Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • High energy and a passion for AOT’s mission is essential
  • Experience working with high-risk, including people involved in the justice system
  • Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, with a professional image
  • Strong verbal communication and community outreach skills
  • Work with a high degree of independence as well as part of a team
  • Proven ability to plan, multi-task, and manage a busy schedule of sessions and events
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evenings and/or weekends will be required, and start times will be adjusted on days with evening events
  • Advanced knowledge of Apple computers and Microsoft Office and Excel is required
  • Reliable transportation and a valid California driver’s license, with insurance meeting minimum state requirements. Ability to travel to sites throughout the assigned city and to meetings throughout the region, including travel that requires freeway driving.
  • Must complete SAMHSA Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit training and OORM administration competency verification within 30 days of hire (training provided by AOT), and before independent service delivery
  • Must pass a LiveScan fingerprint background check and undergo ongoing exclusion-list monitoring, consistent with AOT’s standard requirements for staff working directly with youth and vulnerable populations

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Experience in drug overdose prevention, drug overdose response, or substance use prevention
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential, or progress toward certification
  • Experience working with youth or in schools
  • Experience delivering structured curricula and administering program evaluations

 

AMERICA ON TRACK OFFERS A GREAT PACKAGE

 

At America On Track, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. We offer a competitive salary of $24.04/hour, along with an outstanding benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching up to 6%, and generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. You will also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a mileage reimbursement program, and a cheerful, supportive work environment complete with panoramic views and state-of-the-art office equipment. Our office provides free coffee, tea, fruit/herb-infused water, and a variety of delicious snacks to keep you energized throughout the day. At America On Track, we take pride in the work we do and we value your contributions to our mission of creating healthier communities. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

 

TO APPLY

If you believe in the vision of America On Track and your qualifications align with the above description, submit the following in a single email, to PR@AmericaOnTrack.org: Cover Letter, Resume, and References.  In the ‘Subject line’ write “Community Health Educator,” followed by your preferred city (Santa Ana, Buena Park, or Stanton) if you have one.  No phone calls please.  Only qualified candidates will receive a response. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Claire Braeburn, Executive Director.

 

America On Track is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ 11/10/26 (Positions Open Until Filled)