Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Educator (Summer's off)

Company: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
Location: Amsterdam
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ???? Join us in our mission as a Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Educator at Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery. At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger! Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. As the Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Educator, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: Responsible for all of the prevention and intervention activities at designated sites as well as operating the intervention part of the program. This includes providing any substance abuse and gambling prevention through evidence-based curriculum to youth and/ or families in schools or community locations. Provide problem gambling prevention and substance abuse prevention presentations to various community groups. Actively participates in various appropriate community organizations, and other district wide responsibilities that may present themselves as appropriate. Assists students in evaluation social-emotional behavior and planning for positive change and assists students with educational planning and evaluation of progress toward educational goals. Assists in helping students in the school to make desirable personal adjustments with self and others. Collaborate with other agencies or community groups or coalitions to utilize prevention services approaches including: education, environmental strategies, positive alternatives, and informational dissemination to youth and adults to assist in addressing community-wide prevention need Student Assistance Prevention Educator Specialist Minimum Salary: $23.00 Student Assistance Prevention Educator Specialist Maximum Salary: $24.00 Student Assistance Prevention Specialist Educator Schedule: 7:30 - 3:00 or 8:00 - 3:30 depending on day and location This is a school based position Qualifications: Associate's degree in Human Services or a related field with relevant experience Preferred bachelor's degree CCP or CPS CASAS credential preferred or working towards certification 1-3 years of experience working with youth, presentations, and substance abuse prevention Valid driver's license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: For benefit-eligible positions: Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Retirement planning options Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) Click here for our Benefits Brochure Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) Exciting referral bonuses Ongoing training and development Recognition and Awards Career Growth A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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