Direct Support Professional II - Community Health Educator

Seven Hills Behavioral Health, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

The Direct Support Professional II will be responsible to conduct client outreach and facilitate small peer-led and non-peer-led groups. The Direct Support Professional II will recruit and engage populations at risk and their partners in Individual Level Interventions. The Direct Support Professional II will recruit, screen and test individuals for infectious or communicable diseases, such as HIV, HEP C, COVID 19, and STI’s. The Direct Support Professional II 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-$22/Hr (Depending on education and experience)

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

• 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!

Work-Life Balance:

• 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

Provide direct client services including:

• Opioid overdose education & Naloxone trainings and enrollments.
• Infectious and communicable disease 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 and 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.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Valid Driver’s License, ability to drive and means of transportation

• Travel to other cities and towns may be required

Why Join Seven Hills Behavioral Health!?
Here, you’ll 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.