Prevention Education Specialist

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Youth, founded by youth for youth, partners with young people to help them reach their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. A Prevention Education Specialist is responsible for developing and/or delivering research-based curriculum with fidelity through youth and adult planned sessions and trainings. Prevention Education Specialists promote the Center's prevention services. This position also provides outreach via information dissemination on the full array of collaboration services provided by The Center for Youth. The PE Specialist may be called upon to fulfill the duties of the Social Learning Specialist in his/her absence and therefore may be cross-trained in that position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Human Service or related field AND 1-3 years' related experience OR equivalent combination
• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong teaching and training skills
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer
• A valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• CPP/ ICPS/ CASAC, advanced training or certifications preferred
• Experience in Rochester City School District preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement needs assessment
• Facilitate trainings
• Develop and maintain resource files and outlines
• Complete accurate and timely records, service, evaluations and Monthly reports
• Design services based on curriculum and Teacher Needs Assessments
• Development and maintenance of resource files and training aids
• Provide referral readiness support to teachers
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Intake, needs assessment and service planning
• Transporting program participants

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $1,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level