Prevention Paid Intern Job at Farnham Family Services- Careers, Mexico, NY

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  • Farnham Family Services- Careers
  • Mexico, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO) is a 12-month, grant funded, part-time, paid position working and learning in a NYS OASAS Prevention program. The PPIO 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.

Tasks/Duties may include (but not limited to):

  • Interns will learn the process of identifying the needs of a community.
  • Interns will learn about and utilize Evidence Based Programs (EBP) to assess needs of individuals, families, and the community.
  • Interns will develop and implement Environmental Change Strategy efforts.
  • Interns will participate in community engagement; attend community meetings, collaborate with community coalitions and task forces, and strengthen community relationships.
  • Interns will work closely with community stakeholders including service providers, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses to provide prevention education and tools.
  • Interns will aid the agency with development and implementation of new workshops and initiatives to serve the community.
  • Interns will be provided with training and close supervision to be able to complete all tasks.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Part time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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