Description

CoveCare Center (Formerly known as Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.,) a private non-profit agency providing mental health and chemical dependency treatment services in Putnam County, NY, has a full-time opening for a Prevention Educator. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery.

Position Summary:

The Prevention Educator shall be assigned to work in a school district within Putnam County. The Educator is directly responsible for providing substance abuse and violence prevention education in assigned classes and maintaining a positive relationship with school personnel.

Responsibilities: 

• Implements evidence-based curriculums in assigned school districts,
• Provides alcohol and drug education and prevention information to students, school personnel and parents; this occasionally may include evening and weekend assignments;info
• Assures that all requisite documentation/statistics are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with prevention guidelines;
• Consults with school staff with regards to substance abuse prevention issues;
• Works with Camp Herrlich and Putnam County Youth Bureau during the month of July completing assigned duties as agreed upon by the Program Director or supervisor (time not spent in the school will be spent on agency related activities);
• Participates and collaborates at CoveCare Center for staff meetings and supervision;
• Participates in Putnam County Communities that Care Coalition’s meetings and events.

General responsibilities:

• Attends workshops, conferences and staff development training seminars on current practices as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field; implements what has been learned;
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referents and community resources
• Undertakes related duties as assigned;

Administrative Relationships:

The Prevention Educator reports directly to the Prevention Supervisor, Program Director or designee and works collaboratively with other staff and the school administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s prepared Qualified Health Professional (QHP)* with two years’ related work experience. Must have basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills. Position requires the ability to travel and use of own car. 

*QHP includes Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Credentialed Problem Gambling Counselor, Certified Teacher, Certified Health Educator, Certified School Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Professional Nurse, Licensed Physician, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and National Board Certified Counselor.

CoveCare Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees! Our benefits include excellent paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short term, and long-term disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan with an employer match. All benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.