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Educational Alliance, Inc. Prevention and Wellness Educator in New York, New York
Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.
The Role: Provide prevention education and intervention services to elementary, middle and high school children and their parents to prevent onset of alcohol and substance use. Engage community in array of prevention and wellness services within Center for Recovery and Wellness
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
Local public schools and community organizations which provide services to children age 5 to 17 years old
Community/resident associations, resident/tenant councils, community centers, other community-based organizations which unite and serve community residents
Responsibilities:
Program Support
Plan, organize, and coordinate prevention and wellness activities, including trainings, workshops, and presentations.
Provide direct prevention education and intervention services to elementary, middle and high school children and parents.
Engage and provide technical assistance and training to professionals of educational institutions and community members
Gather information and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating and adjusting of delivered material
Select various educational and informational materials.
Travel to multiple sites to provide services to students, teachers, and community members and partners.
Provide prevention and wellness information at community health fairs and booths
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Copy and prepare written materials, supplies, etc. for each program session
Maintain accurate, complete records of workshops/presentations, including sign-in sheets and completed participant pre/post evaluations.
Administrative Support
Assist Program Director in gathering information required for grant proposals, renewals, narratives and reports.
Provide administrative assistance, including answering phones, scanning, filing, faxing, copying for direct supervisor
Build working productive interdepartmental relationships across the Agency and in the community to ensure successful planning and execution of required duties.
Other
Understand professional and reporting requirements.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work or Human Services or related field is required
Experience in dealing with culturally diverse groups strongly preferred
Ability to maintain high ethical standards
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous and friendly manner
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of marketing strategies and community building
Self-motivated, strong attention to details, and highly analytical
Ability to work autonomously
Strong information technology skills and well- versed in Microsoft office products
Ability to work a flexible working schedule as needed
Role Key Competencies
Team Player
Initiative
Analytical
Compassionate
Communication
Flexible
Planning and Organizing Time Management
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises.
Light to moderate lifting is required
Ability to uphold the stress of working with clientele who have significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions.
Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality is required
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic).
Ability to work in an open or confined area
Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand, or walk for an extended period of time.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Generous PTO Policy
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Pension Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan
Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, etc.
Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center 14TH ST Y Fitness Center
Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position
EEO Info
Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.