Youth Prevention Educator: Empower Youth to Thrive

The Community Place of Greater Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Community Place of Greater Rochester is seeking a Youth Prevention Educator to work with youth, schools, families, and partners to deliver evidence-based prevention programs focusing on substance use and gambling prevention, developing coping skills, and healthy decision-making.

The role involves in-person presentations, intake assessments, and coordination with community organizations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and be able to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 1 year of youth-related work.
• Pass NYS Central Registry and Statewide Exclusion List clearance.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Deliver prevention education to youth, grades K-12, in groups or classrooms.
• Conduct outreach at community/school events to raise awareness of prevention needs.
• Provide in-person presentations to increase awareness of prevention services.
• Complete intake assessments and develop service plans for referred youth.
• Provide brief individual counseling and make referrals when needed.
• Maintain records and program data per agency guidelines.
• Participate in trainings and workshops to stay current on youth substance use and gambling prevention.

Connaissances

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Community Place of Greater Rochester is seeking a Youth Prevention Educator to work with youth, schools, families, and partners to deliver evidence-based prevention programs focusing on substance use and gambling prevention, developing coping skills, and healthy decision-making.

The role involves in-person presentations, intake assessments, and coordination with community organizations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and be able to pass background checks.