Direct Support Professional I Community Health Educator
New Bedford, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional I - Community Health Educator
Seven Hills Behavioral Health an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation
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 STIs. 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
Benefits for Full-time employees:
- Health Insurance:Offered throughBlue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution.
- Enhanced Retirement Plan:25% - 33% Employer matchbased on tenure.
- Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation counseling & limited employer contribution!
- Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
- TuitionAssistance:Reimbursed or prepaidcollege coursework!
- Home Mortgage Initiative:Favorabledown payment(3-5%) reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance:
- Generous AccruedPaidVacation:3 weeksin your first year!
- VacationCash-OutOption
- 3PaidPersonal Days
- 11PaidHolidays
- AccruedPaidSick Time
- 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.
Education & Experience:
High School diploma
Knowledge/experience in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention services and substance use and abuse issues
Skills and Knowledge:
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 Drivers license ability to drive and means of transportation
Travel to other cities and towns is required
Why Join Seven Hills Behavioral Health!
Here youll be part of a dynamic team that provides innovative person-centered services. Your work will empower individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and meaningful community connections.
Ready to Make a Difference
Apply now to help shape a supportive inclusive environment where participants and staff alike can thrive.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Integrated clinical, educational and community-based supports for children and adults with disabilities and life challenges, including residential options.