Prevention Educator

Title : Prevention Educator

Classification : Full-Time; (M-F 8 : 30am – 4 : 30pm)

Pay Rate : $19.75 / hr

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Prevention Services, the Prevention Counselor is responsible for providing direct services in a community and / or school-based setting. The Prevention Counselor complies with Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) guidelines in providing : service coordination, substance abuse prevention and intervention programs, gambling prevention and intervention programs, social skills presentations, community outreach programs and other areas which contribute to the agency’s mission.

Essential Job Duties

Deliver prevention education to youth, grades K-12, through evidence-based programing (EBP) in a group or classroom setting to address risk and protective factors identified within the community.

Conduct outreach and attend community and / or school events to disseminate information that increases public knowledge and attention to substance misuse and / or problem gambling, and its effects on individuals, families, and communities.

Provide in-person presentations within the community to increase awareness of prevention education and services.

Complete intake assessment and develop service plan with youth referred to individual prevention services.

Provides brief individual counseling and, when necessary, makes referrals.

Maintain records and service data as required by agency, funders and regulators.

Participate in training, in-services and workshops to maintain knowledge in substance use / abuse and gambling prevention among youth.

Attend program meetings and provide program / project reports as assigned.

Promote integrated services within the agency.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff of schools, educational agencies, and community-based organizations.

Other Job Duties

Participate in supervision with supervisor.

Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Experience providing public presentations preferred.

Proficiency in oral and written communication, as well as organizational skills.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher).

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Demonstrated ability to function in an ethical and professional manner.

Demonstrated ability to relate and interact with diverse clients coming from different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Maintain the highest standards for the organizations and maintain confidentiality of documents, communication, and meetings.

Physical Elements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to travel as needed getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.

Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Must be licensed, certified, and / or credentialed in a related discipline (CASAC, CPP, Credentialed Problem Gambling Counselor, Certified Teacher, Certified Health Educator, Certified School Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation counselor, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc.) OR have a Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of work experience with youth, and one (1) year of counseling work experience.

Receive clearance from the New York State Central Registry and Statewide Exclusion List.

A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a driving background check.

The agencies are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range : $19.75 per hour