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Children's Aid Substance Abuse Specialist Prevention in Manhattan, New York
Substance Abuse Specialist Prevention 7/15/24Full Time--Manhattan
Job ID: 007096
Description:
Hope Leadership Academy (1732 Madison Avenue)
45,000- 49,500
Position Summary:**Children’s Aid P.O.W.E.R program at Hope Leadership is seeking a passionate Prevention Specialist to work with adolescents and families across centers, schools and the community . The Prevention Specialist will facilitate Evidenced Based Programs (EBPs) such as Strengthening Families Program (SFP), SPORT, Teen Intervene and other EBPs. The candidate should have strong facilitation skills and a background in working adolescents and families that are high risk.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate Evidenced Based Programs (EBP).
Recruit and retain youth and families for prevention services.
Plan and prepare lesson plans for all evidenced based and non- evidenced based programs.
Support and provide services to at risk youth.
Provide individual counseling, intervention and make referrals as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete records of programs and projects.
Administer pre/post -test evaluations.
Utilize database to record program attendance and demographics.
Prepare all reports including input to the daily/monthly OASAS reports.
Organize and provide presentations to community agencies, schools and other stakeholders on prevention services.
Provide prevention information at local health fairs and community events
Adhere to policy and procedures of CA
Other relevant duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
CPP, CPS and or CASAC ( Preferred)
BA and 1-year experience working in prevention programs (Required)
Bi-lingual preferred
Proficient in Microsoft, Excel
Requirements:
Job Type Full Time
Location --Manhattan
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