Prevention Coordinator

Hope For Youth is looking to hire a Prevention Coordinator for our OASAS Primary Prevention program in Amityville! Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization striving to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families for over 50 years! If you are looking for a position that will allow you to make an impact in your community, this position could be a great fit!

Hope for Youth's OASAS licensed program is hiring a full time Prevention Coordinator. Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. The Prevention program is a grant program through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The intent of the program is to provide elementary school age children with the skills needed to refrain from engaging in alcohol and substance use and to raise awareness in the community. Hope For Youth OASAS Primary Prevention Program provides children, adults, families and community stakeholders with the education, support, and tools needed to refrain from engaging in substance and alcohol use. The OASAS Primary Prevention Program utilizes evidence-based models and psycho educational presentations to reach community members.

To be a successful Prevention Coordinator, you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.

2. Adhere to State regulations and applicable code of conduct.

3. Establish and maintain a relationship with stakeholders, such as the school districts and coalitions in the Town of Babylon, etc.

4. Provide supervision and guidance for the Prevention Specialist(s) in the program.

5. Implement strategies to raise awareness of alcohol, drug and gambling related issues.

6. Developing, planning, and conducting education programs for elementary students involved in HFY Prevention Program's evidence-based practices

7. Conduct surveys of alcohol and drug related issues to develop new prevention/education programs.

8. Develop, plan, and coordinate community events on gambling awareness prevention, substance awareness and prevention.

9. Attend training and professional development as assigned.

10. Attend meetings as assigned.

11. Maintain all reporting records such as OASAS on the WITNYS reporting system.

12. Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

50% Planning, coordinating and setting up program, such as;

Researching material for presentations and community events

Developing and changing PowerPoint presentations (changing from in classroom to virtual platform)

Communication with local stakeholders, school districts, collations, and prevention community

40% Engaging in prevention activities:

Presenting HFY Prevention's evidence-based practices curricula

Presenting prevention presentations to HFY community, as well as local stakeholders

10% Staff meetings/supervision/training

To qualify for this job you need to be or have the minimum:

1. Bachelor's Degree or CASAC, CPP or CPS preferred

2. At least one year of experience working with children and adolescents or community action work.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

4. Ability to practice within the scope of OASAS Prevention regulations.

5. Driving; Driving positions require NYS License, in good standing and drivers must be 21 years of age or older.

6. Computer skills are essential.

7. Access to a reliable vehicle that can be used on a regular basis for work.

8. Excellent writing skills/time management.

9. Ability to be flexible with scheduling (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary).

10. Responding to all calls/emergencies via agency-provided mobile phone and/or via internet technologies

11. 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 for work.

This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35 hour work week working 8am-4pm some weekends/evenings flexing schedule to attend events.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, and a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities

• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.

• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Learn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)

Salary : $25 - $28