Prevention Educator

Pivot, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families across the lifespan in our community through prevention, education, counseling, and advocacy, is seeking a full-time Prevention Educator for the Watertown City School District.  This position involves presenting the evidence-based substance abuse prevention program, Committee For Children's Second Step, to elementary grade students.

Pivot offers:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid sick leave
• Vast training opportunities 
  

Qualifications:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline. Minimum of Associate's degree and working toward Bachelor's degree. 

Skills:

Applicants should possess excellent presentation skills, as well as displaying an active interest in preventing youth substance abuse. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships, and lead social/emotional sessions. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Division/Department 

School-based / Prevention 

Job Title 

Prevention Educator 

Reports To 

Director of Student Assistance Services 

Type 

​​☒​  Full-time 

​​☐​  Part-time 

​​☐​  Intern 

​​☐​  Volunteer 

Compensation 

​​☐​ Exempt 

​​☒​ Non-exempt 

Hours:  ​70 hours​/bi-weekly 

Salary: $23.22 per hour 

Education/Credential Requirements 

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline. Minimum of Associate's degree and working toward Bachelor's degree. 

Work Experience Requirements 

Education, counseling, health and wellness, or related field.  Minimum of three-years experience  preferred. 

Job Duties 

• Provide evidenced-based program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters. 

• Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields. 

• Maintain appropriate records by abiding with State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines. 

• Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system. 

This is a 70-hour, bi-weekly position.  Interested individuals should please submit cover letter and resume prior to August 10, 2026 to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601, via fax to 315.788.4922, via our website https://pivot2health.com/careers, or through the on-line submission form.  EEO/AA.