About the Role
The Paid Prevention Intern (PPI) is a 12-month, grant funded, part-time position working and learning in a NYS OASAS Prevention program. The PPI is designed to offer an entry level pathway to individuals interested in the Prevention field and ultimately in pursuing a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. Completion of the internship guarantees an individual 60 hours of Prevention-specific education and training.
Responsibilities
- Learns the process of identifying the needs of a community.
- Learns about and utilize Evidence Based Programs (EBP) to assess needs of individuals, families, and the community.
- Develops and implements Environmental Change Strategy efforts.
- Participates in community engagement; attends community meetings, collaborates with community coalitions, and task forces, and strengthens community relationships.
- Works closely with community stakeholders including service providers, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses to provide prevention education and tools.
- Aids the agency with development and implementation of new workshops and initiatives to serve the community.
- Meets regularly with supervisor to receive necessary training and supervision to be able to complete all tasks.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively within the agency and the community.
- Ability to build rapport with individuals, families, and stakeholders.
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Good oral and written communication skill; basic computer skills.
- Enthusiastic and willingness to learn.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation.
- Demonstrate ethical business practices, in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.
- Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
- Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
- Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies.
- Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals.
- Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
- Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
- Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Multiple online software platforms
Work Type
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 an hour
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
About the Company
- As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
- We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
- We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
- If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day.
- Be a part of something truly special.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
