Prevention Specialist-Program Facilitator

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The mission of the Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) located in Bethlehem PA is to give people, especially youth, the knowledge and tools they need to make better-informed and more positive life choices through the interactive delivery of prevention education and evidence-based programming. Drug and alcohol prevention programs remain a core service.

NOTE: The Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. in Bethlehem is not affiliated in any way with the organization of the same name in New Jersey.

The Center for Humanistic Change is hiring for part-time Prevention Program Specialists. Daytime availability is required. The flexibility to assist with occasional weekend and evening programs is a plus. Part-time specialists/facilitators may work up to four days per week, and a maximum of 29 hours per week. Prevention Specialists will be responsible for facilitating prevention programs/trainings in schools for students of all ages, as well as providing community awareness and information dissemination at events and health fairs in the Lehigh Valley. Familiarity with curriculum materials is a plus, but training will be provided. Work will be available both during the school year and summer.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team, manage deadlines for paperwork and electronic data entry, and relate well to youth and adults. Excellent judgment, attention to detail, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation and facilitation skills, and proficiency in MS Office are required. Juggling deadlines, thinking outside the box, adapting to new situations, remaining current with new trends in prevention and technology, and the ability and willingness to learn new skills are essential to success. Select candidates will be invited to provide a brief mock presentation as part of the interview process.

All applicants must have reliable transportation and the ability to do light lifting to transport files and other materials as necessary to/from the office, schools and community programs. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, counseling, public health, social work, or a closely related human services field with relevant work experience or equivalent training are preferred. A Master's Degree is a plus. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

CHC staff are expected to obtain and maintain all state and local training requirements and clearances, including PA Child Abuse history clearance, PA State Police background clearance, FBI background fingerprinting check, mandated child abuse reporter training, and abuse prevention training. Clearances and criminal record checks must be in compliance and in accordance with the laws reflecting the ability to work in schools and with children.

Applicants should have access to mobile and home internet. Please include resume when responding. A copy of the candidate's degree transcripts will be required.

CHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions for all qualified applicants are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, citizenship status, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by law. CHC complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

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• Seniority levelEntry level

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• Employment typePart-time

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