Pivot is hiring a full-time Prevention Counselor/Educator. Please read the information below regarding the details and where to apply!
Prevention - Lewis County, New York
Hours: 70 hours/bi-weekly
Salary: $23.22 per hour
Type: Full-Time
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in counseling, health, or related discipline with a Master's Degree; NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred. Three years' experience in counseling preferred.
Skills:
Applicants should possess excellent presentation and counseling skills, as well as displaying an active interest in preventing youth substance abuse. The ideal candidate will also possess superb oral and written skills.
Job Duties
Information, assessment and referral services to students covering a range of problem behaviors including behavioral problems in the classroom.
Provide prevention counseling services using a short-term solution-focused format as indicated.
Assist students in the development of specific service plans to address identified problem behavior.
Provide training, education, and information services to school staff.
Conduct prevention/education groups for students targeted at high-risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and other behavior-related issues.
Communicate with designated school personnel regarding program status and administrative information.
Maintain appropriate records for each student, abiding by State and Federal recording and confidentiality guidelines.
Provide evidence-based classroom program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters.
Develop and maintain professional contacts with community agencies and referral sources.
Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields.
Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system.
Interested individuals should please submit a cover letter and resume before July 1, 2026, to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601, by fax to 315.788.4922, or through the online submission form or via their website https://pivot2health.com/careers