The Center for Recovery and Wellness is a community center serving individuals and families facing substance use disorders, ­­offering a holistic approach to addiction, from prevention, to formal treatment, to recovery services, and wellness programming. The Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance, a 133- year-old New York institution, serving all New Yorkers with the belief that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation. JOB PURPOSE Provide prevention education and intervention services to older adults to promote healthy aging, healthy lifestyle choices, harm reduction, prevent and treat onset of alcohol and substance use as part of OASAS W.I.S.E/SBIRT pilot program. Engage community in array of prevention and wellness services within Center for Recovery and Wellness SCOPE OF INFLUENCE + Local older adult community centers and community organizations providing services to adults age 60 plus + Community/resident associations, resident/tenant councils, community centers, other community-based organizations which unite and serve community residents KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Program Support + Plan, organize, and coordinate prevention and wellness activities, including trainings, workshops, and presentations. + Provide direct prevention education and intervention services to older adults. + Engage and provide technical assistance and training to professionals of educational institutions and community members + Gather information and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating and adjusting of delivered material + Select various educational and informational materials. + Travel to multiple sites to provide services to older adults, community members, and partners. + Provide prevention and wellness information at community health fairs and booths + Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders + Copy and prepare written materials, supplies, etc. for each program session + Maintain accurate, complete records of workshops/presentations, including sign-in sheets and completed participant pre/post evaluations. Administrative Support + Assist Prevention Coordinator/ Program Director in gathering information required for grant proposals, renewals, narratives and reports. + Provide administrative assistance, including answering phones, scanning, filing, faxing, copying for direct supervisor + Build working productive interdepartmental relationships across the Agency and in the community to ensure successful planning and execution of required duties. Other + Understand professional and reporting requirements. + Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. + Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required Knowledge + Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work or Human Services or related field is required + Experience in dealing with culturally diverse groups strongly preferred + Experience working with older adult population + Ability to maintain high ethical standards + Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively + Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous and friendly manner + Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills + Knowledge of marketing strategies and community building + Self-motivated, strong attention to details, and highly analytical + Ability to work autonomously + Strong information technology skills and well- versed in Microsoft office products + Ability to work a flexible working schedule as needed Role Key Competencies + Team Player + Analytical + Communication + Planning and Organizing + Initiative + Compassionate + Flexible + Time Management Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises. + Light to moderate lifting is required + Ability to uphold the stress of working with clientele who have significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions. + Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality is required Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic). + Ability to work in an open or confined area + Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand, or walk for an extended period of time. Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. EEO Info All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.