Prevention Educator

Job Overview

Pivots, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families across the lifespan in our community through prevention, education, counseling, and advocacy, is seeking a full‑time Prevention Educator for the Watertown City School District. This position involves presenting the evidence‑based substance abuse prevention program, Committee For Children’s Second Step, to elementary grade students.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid sick leave
• Vast training opportunities

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline with a Master’s Degree, NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred.

Applicants should possess excellent presentation skills, an active interest in preventing youth substance abuse, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships and lead social/emotional sessions.

• Provide evidence‑based program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters.
• Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields.
• Maintain appropriate records by abiding with State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines.
• Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system.
• Hours:
  
  70 hours bi‑weekly.
• Salary: $23.22 per hour.

• Education/Credential Requirements:
  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline with a Master’s Degree, NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Work Experience Requirements:
  Minimum of three years experience.

EEO/AA.