Job Opportunities at CAPE
School-Based Prevention Counselor/Educator
Job Status: Salaried/Exempt
Supervisor: Director of Prevention
Salary Range: $40,000-45,000 (dependent upon education/experience)
This is a full-time, grant-funded position that involves providing evidence-based education and counseling services to students, faculties, and families within contracted Dutchess County School Districts, as part of CAPE’s substance use prevention efforts in our local community. We offer a competitive salary and benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and insurance options. Professional training and certifications are available through the organization. This position is subject to background screening, fingerprinting, and random drug testing.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling
- Currently LMHC or licensure eligible in NYS
- CASAC or CASAC–T preferred
- A minimum of one year of job or internship experience in the field
- Previous experience with adolescents, groups, and family work
Job Duties:
- Present current, evidence-based, objective information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to students, parents, faculty, other school personnel, and communities
- Evaluate any students referred because of alcohol/drug use and other related risk behaviors, and when appropriate, refer to more intensive treatment services and/or self-help groups
- Provide short-term motivational intervention to students misusing/abusing substances
- When appropriate, involve family members in prevention counseling sessions
- Conduct prevention education/counseling groups for various student populations: alcohol/drug users, children of alcoholics, students returning from residential treatment, and students at risk
- Participate in school committees (including Child Study Team, Children at Risk Team, SADD, and PPS) when requested
- Assist the principal and other school personnel in relations with the community (including the Drug Task Force, PTA, and coalitions)
- Maintain high visibility by attending after-school activities
- Consult regularly with the principal (or his/her administrative designee) and other appropriate school personnel to help develop a uniform policy regarding student alcohol and drug use
- Attend/participate in individual and group supervision as designated by Counseling Supervisor
- Complete any training activities approved by the Director
- Serve on agency committees and, where appropriate and directed, contribute to the overall work of CAPE
- Establish a plan to achieve LHMC licensure (if necessary)
- Facilitate and participate in the Teen Driving program, at your school or the district’s high school
- Maintain student files in compliance with OASAS regulations and CAPE agency policies
- Manage all reporting on a monthly basis (Stats/WITNYS) and annual basis (narrative to the school district) per OASAS regulations, our county requirements, and the school district’s request
- Participate in CAPE agency fund development and attend agency events
- Per the Project Success model, visit/review referral sources and attend self-help sessions annually to guide future referrals
Other responsibilities/duties as assigned by the director, in the best interest of the agency.
Other Personal Qualities Needed to Perform Job:
Ability to network within schools and throughout school communities
Familiarity with the strategic prevention framework as well as risk and protective factors
Working knowledge of adolescent substance use disorder and mental health issues
Knowledge of Dutchess County’s human services network
Skilled with technology (general computer competency and experience with social media platforms)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs, Windows computer systems, and Apple iPhones
Professionalism – maintaining a professional image, proper attire, punctuality, positive attitude
Skilled with time management, multitasking, and prioritization
Intrinsically motivated with a strong work ethic
Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Able to work independently with minimal direction
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential information
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
Bilingual preferred
The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran/disability status.
If interested, send a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a writing sample to kknauss@capedc.org.
DFC Program Assistant
Job Status: Part-time
Supervisor: DFC Program Coordinator
This is a grant-funded position with a competitive salary and benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and insurance options. Professional training and certifications are available through the organization. This position is subject to background screening, fingerprinting, and random drug testing.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Associate degree in Human and/or Community Services field is preferred
- Experience working with and mobilizing community organizations and/or volunteer networks
- Previous experience working with school-age populations
Job Duties:
- Work 20 hours per week and manage schedule accordingly to be available for events/activities
- Assist the program coordinator in engaging key community stakeholders, service providers, youth, families, schools, local businesses, law enforcement, and other sectors to build capacity and strengthen the coalition throughout the Northern Dutchess community
- Represent the coalition at meetings, workshops, forums, and community activities/events
- Assist the program director in the successful development and implementation of appropriate prevention and intervention strategies for the Northern Dutchess community
- Assist the program director in the planning and coordinating community awareness events
- Develop initiatives/activities to engage young people and increase their interest in the coalition
- Assist with public relations across multiple platforms (newspapers, radio, social media, web, etc.)
- Work closely with program coordinator, coalition members, schools, local authorities, health professionals, and parents in all initiatives to achieve and maintain a successful coalition
- Attend required training as needed (in compliance with the DFC grant)
- Follow CAPE’s organizational policies and procedures and fulfill all reporting requirements
Other responsibilities/duties as assigned by the program director, in the best interest of the agency.
Other Personal Qualities Needed to Perform Job:
Skilled with technology (general computer competency and experience with social media platforms)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs, Zoom, Windows computer systems, and Apple iPhones
Professionalism – maintaining a professional image, proper attire, punctuality, positive attitude
Comfortable and skilled with public speaking (both small and large audiences)
Skilled with time management, multitasking, and prioritization
Intrinsically motivated with a strong work ethic
Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to follow directions from supervisor
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
A personal connection to our cause is a bonus
The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran/disability status.