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Prevention Specialist - Family Services at YMCA of Long Island

Holtsville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prevention Education, Training Services, Community Outreach, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Workshop Design, Research, Statistical Reporting, Flexibility, Communication Skills

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: YMCA Family Services - Holtsville, NY 11742 Salary Range: $20.27 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: All POSITION SUMMARY: The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for implementing substance abuse prevention services to schools, community settings, and summer camp programs and developing workshops that meet the needs of the particular setting. The services include but are not limited to classroom presentations and presentations for adults on substance abuse issues, and community outreach. Position requires occasional Friday and Saturday night availability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provide prevention education and training services to schools, parents, community settings, businesses, local government agencies, etc. • Complete and submit monthly statistical reports and data. • Research current trends to create, edit, and maintain manuals and literature. • Plan speaking events on various topics. • Collaborate with community and other agencies to assist in the implementation of prevention programs. • Coordinate schedules with school personnel. • Design workshops on substance abuse issues and other topics for the community. • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, health, mental health profession or a related field. Knowledge of prevention programs and substance abuse issues. Experience working on the community level. Excellent presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal skills. Ability to plan and execute trainings on various prevention topics. Must be flexible and able to work a varying schedule.

Responsibilities

The Prevention Specialist will implement substance abuse prevention services in various settings, including schools and community programs. They will also develop workshops and conduct presentations on substance abuse issues.