What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Prevention Educator position at The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County (CAPE)?
Summary of Position:
The Community Prevention Educator delivers evidence-based prevention education and early intervention programs in schools and the community, promoting healthy decision-making, substance use prevention, and positive youth development throughout Dutchess County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver prevention education presentations in schools, colleges, community organizations, and businesses.
- Facilitate programs including Blindspots, Gaming vs. Gambling, SAFE Rx, Vaping Myths and Facts, Teen Driving: A Family Affair, Alive at 25, and Teen Intervene.
- Facilitate evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs within Dutchess County school districts, including Teen Intervene and Too Good for Drugs
- Represent CAPE at community events, health fairs, coalition meetings, and prevention initiatives.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, municipalities, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
- Coordinate outreach efforts and public awareness campaigns focused on prevention and wellness.
- Collect program data, maintain records, and complete required grant and agency reports.
- Develop educational materials and presentations using current prevention best practices.
- Provide information and referrals to appropriate community resources when necessary.
- Assist with special projects and community prevention initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in prevention education, community outreach, health promotion, or youth development preferred.
- Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation.
- Prevention credential or willingness to obtain preferred.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- 19 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
If interested, apply to our posting online (Indeed or LinkedIn) or send a cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@capedc.org.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000