Direct Support Professional I - Community Health Educator

Seven Hills Foundation•New Bedford, MA

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Community Health Educator will be responsible to conduct client outreach and facilitate small peer-led and non-peer-led groups. The Community Health Educator will recruit and engage populations at risk and their partners in Individual Level Interventions. The Community Health Educator will recruit, screen and test individuals for HIV, HEP C, and STI’s. The Community Health Educator will recruit and engage individuals and their partners on Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Enrollment and will assist the Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager with data collection and reporting. Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour

Requirements

High School diploma
Knowledge/experience in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention services and substance use and abuse issues
Sound ability to work with all populations in an empathetic, comfortable and non-judgmental manner
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team, take direction and remain flexible
Demonstrated skills in community education and organizing
Familiarity with health-related and social issues faced by high risk populations
Knowledge and experience providing educational outreach in public settings
Valid Driver’s license, ability to drive and means of transportation
Travel to other cities and towns is required

Responsibilities

Provide direct client services including:
Opioid overdose education & Naloxone trainings and enrollments
HIV/ Viral Hepatitis / STI screening and Testing
Syringe access and disposal
Referrals to health care, behavioral health care, recovery resources, social services, etc.
Participate in the design and preparation of client outreach recruitment activities.
Organize and plan weekly client outreach recruitment sessions.
Conduct client outreach recruitment in high risk areas.
Conduct Individual Level Interventions.
Conduct Group Level Interventions.
Plan and participate in community events.
Collect data, maintain program records and submit reports.
Attend project staff meetings.
Co-facilitate small groups on Health promotion and disease prevention for high risk populations as deemed necessary.
Communicate with community organizations and agencies about program activities.
All other duties assigned by the supervisor, his/her superior or the designee of either party.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
Vacation Cash-Out Option
3 Paid Personal Days
11 Paid Holidays
Accrued Paid Sick Time