Student Assistance Prevention Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; South Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off 23 days first year

Collaborative work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training

Recognition and Awards

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties is seeking a Student Assistance Prevention Specialist in Amsterdam, NY to deliver evidence-based prevention education and early intervention for youth. The role focuses on building healthy choices and resilience through school and community programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and a NY driver’s license. This is a full-time, 35-hour workweek with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience delivering prevention education or working with youth is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based prevention education and early intervention programming in schools and community settings.
• Empower youth with skills in decision‑making, communication, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships.
• Lead presentations, trainings, and educational activities for students, parents, school personnel, and community groups.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organizations, and prevention coalitions.
• Support goal-setting, assess program effectiveness, and maintain documentation and reporting.

Skills

Education delivery

Public speaking

Partnership building

Documentation

Program assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a related field

Job description

Student Assistance Prevention Specialist

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION NonManager FMC - Admin Office, Amsterdam, NY, US 2 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2074

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Student Assistance Prevention Specialist at Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties.

Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Strengthen Futures.

Help shape healthier choices, stronger relationships, and brighter futures.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to make healthier personal choices? Have passion? Are non-judgmental? Authentic and approachable? Join our team as a Student Assistance Prevention Specialist and turn that passion into meaningful action.

In this dynamic, youth-focused role, you’ll deliver evidence-based prevention education and early intervention services that help youth make informed decisions, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges. Through engaging presentations, school-based programming, and community partnerships, you’ll help prevent substance use, problem gambling, bullying, and violence.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

What You'll Do:

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based substance use/ abuse prevention education and early intervention programming in schools and community settings.
• Empower youth with skills in decision‑making, communication, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships.
• Lead presentations, trainings, and educational activities for students, parents, school personnel, and community groups.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and prevention coalitions.
• Support individual goal‑setting, assess program effectiveness, and maintain required documentation and reporting.

Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Salary: $24.00 an hour

Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm (35 hours/week)

This is a 10-month reoccurringposition

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth, counseling, families, or delivering presentations.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills are preferred
• Ability to take direction well and be a great communicator
• A valid New York State driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• An OASAS credential (CPP, CPS, or CASAC), or a willingness to begin working toward certification within your first six months.

Why This Role Matters

Prevention is more than education—it’s an opportunity to change trajectories, build protective factors, and help individuals and communities thrive. Your work will make a difference not only today, but for years to come.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your passion, creativity, and commitment to prevention. Help us build a stronger, healthier future—one connection, one conversation, and one life at a time.

For benefit-eligible positions:

• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A collaborative work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• A collaborative team culture

Click here to view our benefit brochure!

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

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