Substance Abuse Specialist

Substance Abuse Specialist 1 / 3 / 25Full Time Manhattan

Job ID : 007514

Description :

Hope Leadership Academy (1732 Madison Avenue)

45,000-48,000

• Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention Services and the Program Director of Hope Leadership Academy the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist is responsible for working with children and families across children’s aid centers, schools and the community to deliver Evidenced Based Programs (EBP’s) and Prevention Counseling. The Prevention Facilitator will facilitate all prescribed Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) such as the Positive Parenting Program ( Triple P), Strengthening Families Program (SFP), Teen Intervene, and other assigned EBP’s in the community.

Facilitate Evidence-Based Programs (EBP)

Provide prevention counseling

Ability to work in schools, centers and the community.

Recruit and retain youth and families for prevention services.

Plan and prepare lesson plans for both evidence-based and non-evidence-based programs

Support and provide services to at-risk youth

Offer individual counseling and interventions and make referrals as needed

Maintain accurate and complete records for programs and projects

Administer pre- and post-test evaluations

Utilize all prevention program data bases.

Prepare all reports.

Create and deliver presentations to community agencies, schools, and other stakeholders regarding prevention services.

Provide prevention information at local health fairs and community events

Adhere to the policies and procedures of Children's Aid

Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree

1-2 years of substance abuse prevention experience

Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS) Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), or 250 hours

1-2 experience working with children and families

Key Competencies :

Requirements : Job Type Full Time

Location Manhattan