Prevention Counselor/Educator

pivot2health•Town of Lowville, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivot, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families, is seeking a full-time Prevention Counselor/Educator. This position involves presenting evidence-based substance abuse prevention services and short-term counseling to students on substance abuse and other issues that impact student emotional health and academic success. The Prevention Counselor/Educator will provide services in the Copenhagen Central School District.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline.
Excellent presentation and counseling skills.
Active interest in preventing youth substance abuse.
Superb oral and written skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred
Three years’ experience in counseling preferred

Responsibilities

Provide information, assessment and referral services to students covering a range of problem behaviors including behavioral problems in the classroom.
Provide prevention counseling services using a short-term solution focused format as indicated.
Assist students in the development of specific service plans to address identified problem behavior.
Provide training, education, and information services to school staff.
Conduct prevention/education groups for students targeted at high-risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and other behavior-related issues.
Communicate with designated school personnel regarding program status and administrative information.
Maintain appropriate records for each student abiding by State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines.
Provide evidenced-based classroom program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters.
Develop and maintain professional contacts with community agencies and referral sources.
Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields.
Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system.