Seven Hills Foundation
Location
New Bedford, MA | United States
Job description
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.
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.
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 requiredJob tags
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