Prevention Intern PAID

Hope for Youth • Amityville, NY

3d

About The Position

The Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO) is a grant-funded, part-time, paid position working and learning in a NYS OASAS Prevention program. The PPIO is designed to offer an entry-level pathway to individuals interested in the Prevention field and ultimately in pursuing a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. Completion of the internship guarantees an individual 60 hours of Prevention-specific education and training.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively within the agency and the community
• Ability to build rapport with individuals, families, and stakeholders
• Integrity and professionalism
• Good oral and written communication skill
• Basic computer skills
• Enthusiastic and willingness to learn
• Ability to practice within the scope of OASAS Prevention regulations
• NYS License in good standing
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling (work evenings, possible weekends if necessary)
• Ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle (mileage reimbursement available)

Nice To Haves

• HS/GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
• Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope for Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations
• Learn the process of identifying the needs of a community
• Learn about and utilize Evidence Based Programs (EBP) to assess the needs of individuals, families, and the community
• Develop and implement Environmental Change Strategy efforts
• Participate in community engagement; attend community meetings, collaborate with community coalitions and task forces, and strengthen community relationships
• Work closely with community stakeholders including service providers, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses to provide prevention education and tools
• Aid the agency with the development and implementation of new workshops and initiatives to serve the community
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Be provided with training and supervision to be able to complete all tasks

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED