Job Opportunities at CAPE
Community Prevention Educator
Supervisor: Agency Director
Job Status: Salaried/Exempt
This is a full-time, grant-funded position with a competitive salary and benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, insurance options, and 401K options. Professional training and certifications are available through the organization. This position is subject to background screening, fingerprinting, and random drug testing.
Education/Experience
Minimum Master’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Public Health, Counseling, or a related field, ideally with CPP. At least one year of experience in the chemical dependency field (prevention and/or substance use disorder treatment) highly preferred. Demonstrated experience with youth, families, and communities. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Job Duties & Requirements
- Facilitate improved school-community communication and collaboration related to prevention
- Act as coordinator of any federally-funded community coalitions
- Create and deliver dynamic prevention education presentations and evidence-based interventions
- Meet frequently with Agency Director to provide status reports on assigned projects, identify obstacles faced, propose solutions, recommend policy and project initiatives, and implement solutions
- Serve as a liaison to community-based groups (promote development and provide technical assistance)
- Attend coalition meetings, events, and activities (as needed and directed) throughout Dutchess County
- Serve on various committees and attend their committee meetings
- Obtain and keep current credentials that may be required for this position now and in the future
- Assist in gathering prevention-related documentation and executing data collection activities
- Regularly maintain/update all succession planning materials, program information, and referral information
- Demonstrate advanced computer skill-set necessary to perform outlined job functions
- Advance the agency’s mission with a positive attitude in the office and throughout the community
- Display professionalism in demeanor and dress (as outlined in personnel policies)
- Contribute to work-plan development and participate in agency fund development
- Must have excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and digital
- Must have a valid driver’s license—travel is required for this position
Other responsibilities/duties as assigned by management, in the best interest of the agency.
Other Personal Qualities Needed to Perform Job:
Demonstrated skill in program development and implementation
Comfortable and skilled with public speaking in front of crowds of all sizes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Windows computer systems, and Apple iPhones
Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and overall skill with time-management
Professionalism – maintaining a professional image, proper attire, punctuality, positive attitude
Intrinsically motivated with a strong work ethic
Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Capable of working well independently or with a team
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
If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and references to kknauss@capedc.org.
***IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
School-Based Prevention Counselor
Supervisor: Agency Director
Job Status: Salaried/Exempt
This position 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. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with a competitive salary and benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, insurance options, and 401K options. Professional training and certifications are available through the organization. This position is subject to background screening, fingerprinting, and random drug testing.
Education/Experience
- Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work
- Currently an LMHC or licensure eligible in NYS is required
- CASAC or CASAC–T preferred
- A minimum of one year of job or internship experience in the field of substance use and/or mental health
- Previous experience with adolescents, groups, and family work
Job Duties & Requirements:
- 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 relationships with the community (including 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
- Establish a plan to achieve LHMC licensure (if necessary)
- Serve on agency committees and, where appropriate and directed, contribute to the overall work of CAPE
- 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 an annual basis (narrative to the school district) per OASAS regulations, our county’s 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, in order to guide future referrals
Other responsibilities/duties as assigned by management, in the best interest of the agency
Other Requirements:
Ability to network within schools and throughout school communities
Familiarity with 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 (but not required)
If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and references to kknauss@capedc.org.