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Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO)
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Posting: Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO)
Location: 23 Liberty St, Bath, NY
Employment Type: Part Time 20 Hours Week
Salary: $20.00 an Hour Temporary
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care
for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and
comforting environment that feels like being home.
If
you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for
helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in
people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!
About
the Role:
The Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO) is a 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.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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.
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 skill; basic computer skills.
- Enthusiastic and willingness to learn
Relevant combination of education and experience will be
considered
Top
Benefits and Perks:
Why work for Catholic Charities?
- 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 truly making a difference in people's lives
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston website at www.ccsteubenlivingston.org/join-our-team/
Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet