• Prevention Specialist

    Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany (Ilion, NY)


    $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

     

    Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

     

    Join us in our mission as a Prevention Specialist for Herkimer County's Community Prevention Intervention Project (CPIP) Program

     

    Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

     

    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!

    As the CPIP Prevention Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

    + Obtain and retain knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse, family systems and child development related to implementation of prevention programming across the lifespan.

    + Have the ability to receive on-going staff development and retain awareness of trends and data related to the culture of alcohol and substance abuse.

    + Provide substance abuse education and intervention services in virtual and in-person capacity, utilizing evidence-based practices and programs.

    + Research and implement evidence/research/science-based substance abuse prevention programs.

    + Facilitate evidence-based and other prevention programming as determined by the Network, OASAS and Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.

    + Provide information and referral services, community awareness activities and speaking engagements.

     

    CPIP Prevention Specialist Minimum Salary: $19.00

     

    CPIP Prevention Specialist Maximum Salary: $21.00

    CPIP Prevention Specialis t Schedule:

    + Full Impact Work Week: 5 Days, Monday - Friday 8AM to 3:30PM

    Qualifications:

    + Associates Degree in Human Services or related field

    + 1-3 years of experience working with a diverse population

    We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

    + For benefit-eligible positions:

    + Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    + Retirement planning options

    + 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)

    + Click here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5863470c-1793-45fd-8b86-bc586a07b005) to view our benefits brochure!

    + A diverse and inclusive work environment

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

    + Exciting referral bonuses

    + Ongoing training and development

    + Recognition and Awards

    + Career Growth

    + A collaborative team culture

     

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

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)

     

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)