Town of Oswegatchie, New York, United States · On-site
The Seaway Valley Prevention Council seeks a self-directed and compassionate individual to serve as a full-time Peer Educator. The Peer Educator collaborates across the agency's recovery and prevention programs. The Educ…
Skills: Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Evidence-Based Programming, Harm Reduction, Facilitation
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The Peer Educator delivers evidence-based recovery and prevention programming in community settings, including treatment facilities and criminal justice environments. They are also responsible for one-on-one recovery meetings, harm reduction assistance, and facilitating the Recovery Coach Academy.
A minimum of an associate's degree in Education, Public Health, or a related field is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred. The successful candidate must work toward CRPA and CPS credentials upon hire.
The Seaway Valley Prevention Council seeks a self-directed and compassionate individual to serve as a full-time Peer Educator.
The Peer Educator collaborates across the agency's recovery and prevention programs. The Educator is responsible for delivering evidence-based programming in local community-based settings, including but not limited to treatment facilities, recovery programs, and criminal justice settings. The Educator is also responsible for meeting one-on-one with individuals in recovery, assisting with the harm reduction program, and facilitating the Recovery Coach Academy series. The Educator must assist with prevention community events and one-time presentations in community-based organizations and local school districts.
Applicants must be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team. Successful applicants must be comfortable with public speaking and enjoy community engagement, working with community members from all backgrounds and ages.
The position requires travel throughout St. Lawrence County and to Lewis and Jefferson Counties. Some evening and weekend hours are required for community events and programming.
The minimum requirement is an associate's degree in Education, Public Health, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
The successful applicant must work towards their recovery and prevention credentials (CRPA, CPS) upon hire.
Submit a cover letter and resume via the Bamboo HR link by Tuesday, August 11th, 2025
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. (the Council) is dedicated to helping create a community where children and adults can live in healthy environments that are free from the effects of the diseases of alcoholism and other addictions. This is accomplished through education, collaboration, advocacy, referral and support. Created in 1987, the Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. was incorporated in its present form as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of New York. The original corporate name was The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of St. Lawrence County, Inc. which was changed to our current name in 1994. Its headquarters and principal place of business is located at 2 Riverside Drive, Canton, New York.
Offices: 2 riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617, US
View all jobs at Seaway Valley Prevention CouncilThe Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. (the Council) is dedicated to helping create a community where children and adults can live in healthy environments that are free from the effects of the diseases of alcoholism and other addictions. This is accomplished through education, collaboration, advocacy, referral and support. Created in 1987, the Seaway Valley Council for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. was incorporated in its present form as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of New York. The original corporate name was The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of St. Lawrence County, Inc. which was changed to our current name in 1994. Its headquarters and principal place of business is located at 2 Riverside Drive, Canton, New York.
Offices: 2 riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617, US
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