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Direct Support Professional II - Community Health Educator
Company : Seven Hills Foundation
Location : New Bedford, MA, 02740
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Overview
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
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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Frequently asked questions
A Direct Support Professional II typically handles more complex interventions such as infectious disease screening and opioid overdose education, requiring deeper engagement with at-risk populations than entry-level health educators who often focus on general awareness and support activities.
While a high school diploma suffices, possessing certifications in infectious disease testing, naloxone administration, or community health outreach training is highly valued in New Bedford’s competitive health education job market, enhancing employability and skill credibility.
Yes, roles such as this often lead to supervisory or program management opportunities. Gaining experience with outreach coordination and data reporting can pave the way to senior health educator or community health program manager roles.
Seven Hills Foundation stands out with generous health insurance contributions, a remarkable employer match on retirement plans up to 33%, student loan and tuition assistance, plus a home mortgage initiative, providing comprehensive support beyond typical community health jobs.
The company encourages DSP IIs to engage directly with community organizations and clients, shaping outreach activities and intervention strategies based on real-time data collection and collaborative input, ensuring programs stay relevant and impactful.
The pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, influenced mainly by education level and prior experience. Local demand for community health educators and specialized skills like infectious disease testing also play a role in final compensation.
New Bedford has a growing need for community health outreach specialists due to rising public health initiatives. However, competition remains moderate as organizations seek candidates with both community engagement experience and clinical testing skills.
Yes, candidates should be prepared for travel to nearby towns and cities to conduct outreach and testing, ensuring broader community coverage, which is vital for the program’s success in combating communicable diseases and opioid overdose incidences.
Daily tasks include organizing client outreach sessions, conducting disease screenings, facilitating small group health promotions, and collaborating with community partners, blending hands-on fieldwork with data management to support vulnerable populations.
Employees benefit from three weeks of paid vacation in the first year, personal days, paid holidays, and sick leave, plus a vacation cash-out option, which collectively foster a supportive environment balancing demanding outreach work with personal well-being.