Prevention Specialist - Part-Time

Hope For Youth OASAS Primary Prevention Program provides children, adults, families and community stakeholder with the education, support, and tools needed to refrain from engaging in substance and alcohol use. The OASAS Primary Prevention Program utilizes evidence-based models and psycho educational presentations to reach community members.

Hope for Youth's OASAS licensed program is hiring a part time 21 hour a week Substance Use Prevention Specialist. The Prevention program is grant program through New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for presenting an evidenced based curriculum, "Too Good for Drugs," in elementary school classrooms located in the Town of Babylon. The Specialist will also be responsible for attending and leading community awareness events in the Town of Babylon. The intent of the program is to provide elementary school age children with the skills needed to refrain from engaging in alcohol and substance use and to raise awareness in the community.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Computer skills are essential.

Job Duties:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
2. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
3. Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
4. Developing, planning and conducting education programs for elementary students utilizing the "Too Good For Drugs" Curriculum created by the Mendez Foundation.
5. Implementing strategies to raise awareness of alcohol and drug related issues in the community.
6. Conducting surveys of alcohol and drug related issues to develop new prevention/education
7. Developing, planning, and coordinating community events on gambling awareness, prevention and substance awareness and prevention
8. Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
9. Attend meetings as assigned
10. Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.
11. Other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

Job Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record system, upon hire, 10e11.
• Physical Requirements: Lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds, escort children and youth into the community using stairs when necessary, restrain a child or youth during a crisis, read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle

This part-time opportunity is being offered at a pay range of $22.00 Hourly.

H ere are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off for all employees regularly working over 20 hours

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability , and for some positions, long-term disability

• Training programs and Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits are also available

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, physical exam.

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

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