Substance Use Prevention Educator - Hendry & Glades Counties

Hanley Foundation; Port La Belle (FL); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401k match

HSAs & FSAs

Zusammenfassung

Hanley Foundation seeks a Substance Use Prevention Educator to develop and implement prevention programs in middle and high schools across Hendry and Glades Counties, Florida. The role emphasizes education, outreach, and collaboration with community partners to prevent substance use and addiction.

Candidates must reside in or near Hendry or Glades Counties. This full-time position offers generous benefits and requires travel within the counties to schools, meetings, and events.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• CPP or CPS certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Deliver approved substance use prevention curricula to schools and other agencies in classrooms, assemblies, and events.
• Participate in community coalitions and task forces.
• Recruit and secure locations for program implementation.
• Provide education on substances to parents and staff; promote programs in the community.
• Maintain daily Salesforce/CPG data entries and submit reports on time.

Kenntnisse

Adolescent education

Public speaking

Curriculum delivery

Community outreach

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in human services/education

CPP/CPS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to make a difference in your community and play a vital role in preventing substance use disorders and addiction? Hanley Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. We seek an ambitious Substance Use Prevention Educator (Prevention Specialist) to join our team to develop and implement effective prevention programs and initiatives through education, community outreach, and collaboration with community partners. The Prevention Educator provides prevention programming in middle and high schools in Hendry & Glades Counties. It's an exciting opportunity to join a team in an industry-leading organization.

Do you want to make a difference in your community and play a vital role in preventing substance use disorders and addiction? Hanley Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. We seek an ambitious Substance Use Prevention Educator (Prevention Specialist) to join our team to develop and implement effective prevention programs and initiatives through education, community outreach, and collaboration with community partners. The Prevention Educator provides prevention programming in middle and high schools in Hendry & Glades Counties. It's an exciting opportunity to join a team in an industry-leading organization.

Candidates must reside in or near Hendry or Glades Counties, Florida, to be considered.

This Full-time Position

• Offers a generous benefits package available on the first of the month after hire.
• Requires the use of a reliable personal vehicle. Frequent travel to schools, staff meetings, and community events within the designated counties is integral to this role.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to deliver approved substance use prevention curricula to schools and other agencies. This includes group or individual classroom facilitation, assembly facilitation, observations, monitoring, and direct implementation, including preparation and delivery of materials.
• Participate in community coalition meetings and task force committees.
• Recruit and secure school and community implementation locations.
• Secure training sites for approved programs.
• Market and promote programs to schools in the community.
• Provide education on alcohol and other drugs to parents and to faculty or agency staff.
• Provide community resources (i.e., substance abuse information) to schools and partners.
• Complete monitoring reports (i.e., DCF) as grant requirements indicate.
• Complete all documentation and Salesforce/CPG data entries daily and submit them within the required time frame.
• Assist the Prevention Coordinator and the Regional Prevention Coordinator on special projects.
• Maintain knowledge of prevention disciplines, trends, and best practices.
• Demonstrate success through documentation of satisfaction surveys, training evaluations, and observations.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• A minimum of 1 year working with adolescents, preferably in a school or public health setting.
• Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate information to adolescents on topics such as substance use risks and consequences, healthy decision-making, coping skills, peer pressure resistance, and other relevant areas.
• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, including interactive public speaking and active listening skills.
• Effective advocate of Hanley Foundation and its programs.
• Able to promote services in the community.
• Knowledge of adolescent development.
• Strong computer/technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; able to navigate and utilize various software tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent judgment.
• Team player with the ability to be effective independently.

Other Requirements

• Willing to undergo a background check by local law/regulations.
• Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and willingness and ability to drive for work purposes.
• Able to travel and deliver public presentations that can be both lengthy and in multiple sessions. Travel to schools, staff meetings, and community events is required; most travel will be throughout the assigned and neighboring counties.
• Occasional travel within Florida is required to attend meetings, continuing education events, and conferences.
• Able to work extended hours (early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekend hours) as needed.
• If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k & 401k Match
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

This job requires screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Link to Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to undergo drug screening.

www.hanleyfoundation.org

Compensation details: 50000-50000 Yearly Salary

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