Paid Prevention Internship — Flexible Hours & Impact

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope For Youth, Inc. is offering a Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO) within a NYS OASAS Prevention program. The internship provides an entry-level pathway toward CPP or CPS credentials and includes 60 hours of prevention education and supervised field work.

The role supports prevention for youth, teens, and adults, with a flexible schedule up to 20 hours weekly, including mornings, evenings, and some weekends. It is grant-funded and part-time.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively within the agency and the community.
• Ability to build rapport with individuals, families, and stakeholders.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Good oral and written communication skill; basic computer skills.
• HS/GED preferred
• Enthusiastic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to practice within the scope of OASAS Prevention regulations.
• NYS License in good standing, driving own vehicle (mileage reimbursement avaialble)
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling (evenings, possible weekends)
• 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 (mileage reimbursement available).

Responsibilities

• Learn the process of identifying the needs of a community.
• Learn about and utilize Evidence Based Programs (EBP) to assess needs of individuals, families, and the community.
• Develop and implement Environmental Change Strategy efforts.
• Participate in community engagement; attend community meetings, collaborate with coalitions and task forces, and strengthen community relationships.
• Work closely with community stakeholders including service providers, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses to provide prevention education and tools.
• Aid the agency with the development and implementation of new workshops and initiatives to serve the community and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Training and supervision will be provided to complete all tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

HS/GED preferred

Job description

Hope For Youth, Inc. is offering a Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO) within a NYS OASAS Prevention program. The internship provides an entry-level pathway toward CPP or CPS credentials and includes 60 hours of prevention education and supervised field work.

The role supports prevention for youth, teens, and adults, with a flexible schedule up to 20 hours weekly, including mornings, evenings, and some weekends. It is grant-funded and part-time.