Prevention Educator

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 (Training will be provided). 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. Position requires an outgoing, creative team player. Flexibility is a must. County wide travel required.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Prevention Educator is responsible for the professional presentation of a variety of social emotional learning, life skills, parenting and alcohol/drug prevention programs to various ages/grade levels in school, after school and occasional evening youth settings, community groups or professional workplaces. Additional presentations will include evidence-based prevention programs and specific topics relating to substance use or mental health. The position is supervised by the Director of Program Services.

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 substance use field to gain status as an OASAS Credentialed Prevention Specialist or Professional.

Attend bi-monthly PW staff meetings, staff strategic planning and other meetings, trainings or conferences as assigned.

Submit monthly and other statistics/reports to validate, evaluate and determine effectiveness of programs and services provided to the community.

Provide phone and office coverage along with other PW staff as needed.

Perform other duties as required by the Executive Director, Associate Director/Director of Program Services to fulfill the mission and program objectives of PW

Benefits Package Includes:

- 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 months of employment)

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

- 4 Day Work week Option available

- Professional Development

- Volunteer Hours