Prevention Services Paid Intern

We are a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, building communities that care for all people. We serve everyone in a safe, welcoming, and comforting environment and proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, join a team that changes lives every day.

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. This internship offers an entry-level pathway for individuals interested in the Prevention field and pursuing a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. Completion guarantees 60 hours of Prevention-specific education and training.

Responsibilities

• Learn the process of identifying community needs.
• Learn about and utilize Evidence Based Programs (EBP) to assess needs of individuals, families, and the community.
• Develop and implement Environmental Change Strategy efforts.
• Participate in community engagement; attend community meetings, collaborate with community coalitions and task forces, and strengthen community relationships.
• Work closely with community stakeholders including service providers, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses to provide prevention education and tools.
• Aid the agency with development and implementation of new workshops and initiatives to serve the community.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to receive necessary training and supervision to complete all tasks.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed, including consumer, employee, and billing records.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations.
• Possess 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.
• Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that support the organizational mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals.
• Foster agency and program-wide cooperation and teamwork through positive and constructive communication techniques.
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy, and other communication needs.

Qualifications

• 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 skills; basic computer skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Skills

• Collaborative teamwork.
• Community engagement and relationship-building.
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Office, online platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Multitasking and prioritization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan.
• Generous time off package and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Intrinsic reward of making a difference in people's lives.

Pay

$20.00 an hour

Schedule

20 hours per week. The actual distribution is very flexible to accommodate schooling.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type, and/or perform light lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.