Prevention Counselor/Educator

Pivot, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families across the lifespan in our community through prevention, education, counseling, and advocacy, is seeking a full-time Prevention Counselor/Educator.  This position involves presenting evidence-based substance abuse prevention services and short-term counseling to students on substance abuse and other issues that impact student emotional health and academic success. The Prevention Counselor/Educator will provide services in the Copenhagen Central School District.

Pivot offers:

• Competitive salary


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans


• Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance


• Generous paid time off policy


• Paid sick leave


• Vast training opportunities 
  

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline with a Master’s Degree, NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred. 

Skills:

Applicants should possess excellent presentation and counseling skills, as well as displaying an active interest in preventing youth substance abuse. The ideal candidate will also possess superb oral and written skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Division/Department 

SAP / Prevention 

Job Title 

Prevention Counselor/Educator 

Reports To 

Director of Student Assistance Services 

Type 

​​☒​  Full-time 

​​☐​  Part-time 

​​☐​  Intern 

​​☐​  Volunteer 

Compensation 

​​☐​ Exempt 

​​☒​ Non-exempt 

Hours:  ​70 hours​/bi-weekly 

Salary: $23.22 per hour 

Education/Credential Requirements 

Minimum bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field.   

Work Experience Requirements 

Three years’ experience in counseling preferred. 

Job Duties 

• Information, assessment and referral services to students covering a range of problem behaviors including behavioral problems in the classroom. 


• Provide prevention counseling services using a short-term solution focused format as indicated. 


• Assist students in the development of specific service plans to address identified problem behavior. 


• Provide training, education, and information services to school staff. 


• Conduct prevention/education groups for students targeted at high-risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and other behavior-related issues. 


• Communicate with designated school personnel regarding program status and administrative information. 


• Maintain appropriate records for each student abiding by State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines. 


• Provide evidenced-based classroom program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters. 


• Develop and maintain professional contacts with community agencies and referral sources. 


• Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields. 


• Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system. 

This is a 70-hour, bi-weekly position.  Interested individuals should please submit cover letter and resume prior to July 15, 2026 to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601, via fax to 315.788.4922, via our website https://pivot2health.com/careers, or through the on-line submission form.  EEO/AA.