Education Specialist - Opioid Prevention

Valley Youth House•Bethlehem, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Requirements

Must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a human services discipline.
Must never have been convicted of child abuse offenses.
Shall be a mature individual with sound judgment who represents an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.

Nice To Haves

Candidate's race, sex, religion, or state of physical disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position.

Responsibilities

To facilitate opioid prevention education across all middle and high schools within ASD.
To collaborate with school points of contact to identify high-risk students/families and support sustainment of small groups and general opioid prevention education.
To develop campaign materials to promote opioid prevention across school and community settings, including monitoring and engaging parents and caregivers access to digital educational resources.
To meet regularly with their assigned supervisor to review the services being provided.
To attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned.
To complete and submit documentation in a timely manner, including pre and post assessments for all educational activities and district requirements.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program
Competitive compensation package
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits
401(k)-retirement plan with company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA)
Health and wellness programs
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement program
Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
401k -6% match
Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training
Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC