Education Specialist - Opioid Prevention

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Short/Long Disability

Health FSAs

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking an Education Specialist (FTS) to lead opioid prevention education across ASD middle and high schools in Allentown area. You will collaborate with school staff to identify at-risk students and support prevention activities, including developing materials and engaging families with digital resources.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a human services field and a mature, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline and no prior child abuse offenses.
• Mature with sound judgment and a positive role model.
• Discrimination and disability considerations not used in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate opioid prevention education across ASD middle and high schools.
• Collaborate with school points of contact to identify high-risk students/families and support groups/education.
• Develop campaign materials to promote opioid prevention in schools and communities; engage caregivers with digital resources.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to review services provided.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development.
• Complete and submit documentation including pre/post assessments and district requirements.

Skills

Collaboration

Education outreach

Documentation

Public health

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline

Job description

Position: FTS - Education Specialist (Opioid Prevention Campaign) - ($24hr to $26hr)

Location: Allentown (ASD) Middle/High Schools

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Education Specialist:

• To facilitate opioid prevention education across all middle and high schools within ASD.
• TO collaborate with school points of contact to identify high-risk students/families and support sustainment of small groups and general opioid prevention education.
• To develop campaign materials to promote opioid prevention across school and community settings, including monitoring and engaging parents and caregivers access to digital educational resources
• To meet regularly with their assigned supervisor to review the services being provided.
• To attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• To complete and submit documentation in a timely manner, including pre and post assessments for all educational activities and district requirements.

Minimum Qualifications of the Education Specialist:

• They must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a human services discipline and must never have been convicted of child abuse offenses.
• The candidate shall be a mature individual with sound judgment who represents an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.
• The candidate's race, sex, religion, or state of physical disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position.

Physical Requirements of the Education Specialist:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. X Occasionally

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.**