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Prevention Links Inc

Prevention Educator

Prevention Links Inc, Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States, 07033


The Prevention Educator is responsible for planning, developing, scheduling, managing, and facilitating the agency’s primary prevention, community education/awareness, and training programs as assigned by their Division Director.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:- Prepare and deliver community education programs to staff, students, the general public, professionals, and volunteers.- Ensure fidelity and compliance with all programs and training.- Develop and implement all assessments and surveys necessary to track and measure program impact and outcomes.- Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to prevention, community organizing, and community planning.- Develop and maintain all primary prevention and community education pamphlets as needed.- Develop expertise in program evaluation and demonstrate that prevention strategies reduce risk factors and increase protective factors.- Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with all possible program partners such as schools and other agencies.- Work with evaluators to insure that the evaluation plan is being followed, when appropriate.- Compile statistical and other information and complete monthly and quarterly reports for assigned grant programs/projects in a timely manner.- Consistently track and maintain program data related to reporting, evaluation, and all other requests from Agency supervisors.- Maintain and develop a database of current and prospective training contacts and locations.- Actively pursue, represent the agency, and participate in primary prevention speaking engagements.- Manage and maintain all program schedules and grant requirements.- The perfect candidate will be comfortable speaking to a diverse audience and be able to motivate and educate members from all segments of the community.- Work collaboratively and seamlessly with staff, key stake holders, and community members.- Participate and/or coordinate Community Health Fairs as assigned.- Ensure all programs and activities are implemented with excellence.- Take a proactive role in their own professional development as demonstrated by mastering new skills, taking on challenging tasks, and asking for help.- Ensures all training and curriculum are updated and maintained to ensure program fidelity.- This is a non-supervisory position. However, it may involve supervising interns on occasion.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree required; Masters a plus; Experience related to prevention, education, community health education, and public health preferred; Bilingual Spanish preferred.TRAVEL:

Domestic travel may be required for this full-time position. Local, independent travel is required.EVENING AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY:

Must be available evenings and weekendsJob Type: Full-timePay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per yearBenefits:

Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance

Schedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Language:Spanish (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Work Location: In person

Compensation details:

38000-42000 Yearly Salary

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