OASAS Prevention Specialist - Education Program

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Training programs

Tuition Assistance

Employee-funded Pension Plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist to develop and deliver engaging programs aimed at enhancing the social and emotional skills of children. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include community outreach, planning awareness events, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers meaningful work with opportunities for professional development and benefits including generous paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
• One year of experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Ability to adhere to OASAS Prevention regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver character-building and social-emotional learning programs.
• Provide prevention and psychoeducational programming to children.
• Plan and lead community awareness events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Driving skills with NYS License

Computer skills

Time management

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree CASAC, CPP or CPS preferred

Job description

About Hope For Youth

Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization that has been providing comprehensive child welfare services for over 50 years. Our mission is to facilitate positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families across Long Island. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!

About the OASAS Primary Prevention Program

Our OASAS Primary Prevention Program offers evidence-based education and support to children, families, and community stakeholders, with the goal of preventing substance and alcohol use. Through classroom-based presentations and community outreach, we empower individuals with the tools they need to make healthy choices.

To be a successful Prevention Specialist you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always

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. Perform 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

How you will generally spend your time in this job

• Develop, plan, and deliver evidence-based character-building and social-emotional learning programs in school classrooms.
• Provide prevention and psychoeducational programming to elementary school children.
• Plan and lead community awareness events related to alcohol, substance use, and gambling prevention.
• Conduct community surveys to assess local prevention needs and develop responsive programming.
• Participate in summer camp programming in the Town of Babylon.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Complete documentation and maintain compliance with OASAS Prevention regulations.

To qualify for this job, you need to have at minimum

1. High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree CASAC, CPP or CPS preferred
2. Preferably one year of experience working with children and adolescents or community action work.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
4. Ability to practice within the scope of OASAS Prevention regulations.
5. Driving; Driving positions require NYS License, in good standing and drivers must be 21 years of age or older.
6. Computer skills are essential.
7. Access to a reliable vehicle that can be used on a regular basis for work.
8. Excellent writing skills/time management.
9. Ability to be flexible with scheduling (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).
10. Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work.

Job Type

This opportunity is available as a Full-Time position.

• 35-hour work week, 8am-4pm some weekends/evenings flexing schedule to attend events

Application Process

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Learn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Salary 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.)

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.