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Family Services · 2 days ago

Prevention Educator Intern (OASAS)

Kingston, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Family Services is dedicated to improving lives and communities through support and education. The Prevention Educator Intern will plan and implement prevention education programs in schools and community settings to reduce substance use among youth and families in Ulster County.

CharityHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide direct delivery of evidence-based prevention curriculums to groups of youth K-12 in classroom, after school, and in community settings

Seek and incorporate methods of instruction that enhance and enrich the learning experience. Explore and implement media resources and strategies that actively involve the participants in the lessons

Prepare and deliver materials and supplies for each program session

Network with multi-disciplinary services and youth service providers to build working partnerships

Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects (including program sign-in sheets and completed participant pre/post-test evaluations and entering service delivery data online monthly as required by New York State OASAS)

Represent the program at school events, community health fairs and other events

Participate in weekly team meetings as well as supervision to enhance skills and development

Participate in conferences and professional development in the health education and substance use prevention field. Expand knowledge of evidence-based programming in order to build skills in providing prevention services. Training will include (but is not limited to):

Too Good for Drugs K-12: is a universal K-12 prevention education program designed to mitigate the risk factors and the enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use. The lessons introduce and develop skills for making healthy choices, building positive friendships, developing self-efficacy, communicating effectively, and resisting peer pressure and influence

Teen Intervene: Teen Intervene is a tested, evidence-based program (EBP) for teenagers (twelve to nineteen years old) experiencing mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drug use. Teen Intervene integrates stages of change theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help teens reduce and ultimately eliminate their chemical use

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST): The SAPST training is grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. It provides knowledge and skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness

Qualification

Evidence-based programmingSubstance use preventionTeaching skillsPlanningImplementationComputer literacyPublic speakingCollaborative relationship developmentFlexibleCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdaptable