JOB TITLE: Prevention Educator
REPORTS TO: Prevention Director
ABOUT DELPHI RISE:
Delphi Rise is a small but impactful community-based, non-profit behavioral health organization that focuses on supporting individuals with substance use addiction. Since 1936, we have been offering our community an array of services including Outpatient Treatment; school-based prevention, education and counseling; prison Reentry Services; HUD Rapid Re-Housing supports; and Health Homes Care Management services. We also operate an Open Access Clinic, providing on-demand substance abuse evaluations and referrals. In fact, we are the only 24/7 Open Access Provider in Monroe County!
Delphi Rise’s staff is experienced, passionate and resilient, always putting our clients at the center of our work. Our culture is one of warmth, laughter, affirmation and hope.
SUMMARY:
Our part-time Prevention Educator is responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing Evidence Based Programming (EBP) in a select school district in the K-8 grade range. The Educator will be expected to implement Delphi’s programs related to the prevention of substance use, with a focus on social emotional learning (SEL) for students. Our goal is to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for the students we serve.
The “Too Good for Violence Curriculum” will be used.
The position will work between 8-12 hours per week.
$29.00 per hour.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schools/Community:
- Coordinate with school districts for program participation.
- Establish a timetable for development and implementations of programs to specific schools.
- Identify specific target populations for each type of program (e.g., 3rd graders, middle schoolers, etc.).
- Teach the appropriate curriculum to each class, as determined.
- Maintain availability to provide consultation, coordination and cooperation with district staff/faculty.
- Network with other providers as necessary.
- Any other task which may be required.
Agency
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
- Compile and submit activity data on a weekly basis.
- Participate actively in supervision.
- Attend agency sponsored trainings and workshops to enhance skills.
- Prepare new and updated prevention education programs and materials, and attend trainings related to implementation of evidenced-based prevention programs.
- Implement established protocols to evaluate and predict the effectiveness of the programs provided.
QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum requirements for this position:
- A Master’s Degree in Education, or related field is required.
- Two years or more of teaching or training experience ideal.
This position follows a school year calendar. Delphi Rise offers paid summers off, excellent benefits and an amazing team of colleagues!
Delphi Rise is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we strictly prohibit such conduct by our employees, contractors, and business partners.
We strive to attract, develop, and retain the best talent from diverse backgrounds, and we believe that our differences make us stronger.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for our job opportunities, and we will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at Alexander LiPera, HR Administrator: 585-467-2230, ext. 429.
