School Based Prevention Specialist

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Position Summary:

The School-Based Prevention Specialist (Prevention Educator) will work within the school districts in Saratoga County and provide evidenced-based curricula and activities for the purpose of reducing underage alcohol, nicotine and other drug use, bullying and violence. An educator will promote positive youth development in their assigned school districts and communities and be a competent professional working with children, teenagers, and school personnel. The Specialist will follow a 10-month school-based schedule. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required, including but not limited to: annual Prevention Council events such as Dan’s Derby & Walk, Tuff-e-Nuff Mud Run, and Student Leadership Conference.

Major Accountabilities:

The responsibilities of the Prevention Specialist shall include, but not limited to:

· Ability to schedule, deliver and update evidence-based model programs to students in elementary, middle, and high school to include but not limited to, Teen Intervene, Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment services (SBIRT), and alternative-to-suspension and prevention programming.

· Correspond with school personnel, promptly addressing their needs and concerns. After completion of the programs, certificates are awarded to each student.

· Promote the Prevention Council Programs with teachers and administrators and training teachers as needed.

· Able to set clear priorities, work independently, and manage the demands of multiple school districts.

· Willingness to work a flexible schedule (including some evenings, weekends and early mornings) to accommodate early school schedules, health fairs and other tabling events, parent programs and youth events. Must be able to travel regularly, primarily throughout the agency’s geographic area.

· Assist and support lead staff with Stop DWI grant initiatives as needed, such as SADD club support, and planning & implementation of the annual Student Leadership Conference.

· Assist Supervisor in collecting key informant interviews and data from school personnel in order to plan future programs and strategies. This may also include assistance with school-based surveys.

· Act as a content expert for prevention related messaging and assist Marketing Manager with social media and marketing materials as needed.

· Utilize the online data collection program as required by OASAS.

· Attend gambling, drug and alcohol trainings, conferences, and agency sponsored community forums that enhance educational and programming skills.

· Remain current with information and research regarding gambling, alcohol, nicotine and other drugs.

· Ability to model behavior consistent with the mission of The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council as per the agency’s personnel manual.

· Participate in, and actively support, agency events and fundraising efforts.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree required in human service fields such as Education or Counseling from an accredited college or university. CPS, CPP, CASAC or CASAC-T credentials from OASAS preferred. Master’s degree with teaching experience preferred.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Current valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, fingerprinting clearance and vehicle availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Prevention Professional (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Salary : $27 - $28