About the role

  • Responsible for the professional presentation of a variety of social emotional learning, life skills, and alcohol/drug prevention programs to various ages/grade levels in school, after school and evening youth settings, community groups or professional workplaces
  • Develop and/or enhance creative, age-appropriate activity oriented lessons for the classroom and group setting
  • Provide targeted, school-based programs, after school programs and evening youth presentations as requested
  • Conduct youth and adult small group and individual education/awareness programs and special interest programs, such as Teen Intervene, Information and Referrals, etc.
  • Promote the image of Prevention Works, Prevention Works’ programs, services and messages in the community by networking with schools, human service organizations, community organizations/coalitions, or working with the United Way and other funders
  • Help assess the environment to develop new or adapt current prevention services to meet community needs
  • Help develop, market and implement in-service workshops, general education programs, community and professional training and other PW services to schools, human service organizations, community organizations/coalitions, or and businesses
  • Participate in and provide staff support for PW special events as needed, including awareness, wellness and fundraising events
  • Pursue continued training and staff development in Prevention Science and the addictions field to gain status as an OASAS Credentialed Prevention Specialist or Professional
  • Submit monthly and other statistics/reports to validate, evaluate and determine effectiveness of programs and services provided to the community

Requirements

  • Associates Degree Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, human service or related field with teaching experience or experience working with youth preferred
  • Knowledge of prevention, intervention and/or treatment of alcoholism and substance use concerns are a plus
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher and other materials, equipment and technology to deliver social emotional learning, life skills and alcohol and other drug (AOD) presentations
  • Ability to work well with youth and adults as needed
  • Requires skills in communication, writing and public presentation
  • Experience in curriculum or program development and implementation

Benefits

  • 15 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 10 Paid Vacation Days (First 2 years), 15 Vacation Days (3rd Year), 20 Vacation Days after 6 Years
  • 12 Sick Days a Year
  • July Off (Paid after 6 month of employment)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 4 Day Work week Option available
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Hours

Job title

Prevention Educator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$18 - $22 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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