Prevention Counselor/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 Counselor/Educator. This position involves presenting the evidence-based substance abuse prevention program, Too Good for Drugs, and short-term counseling to students on substance abuse and other issues that impact student emotional health and academic success. The Prevention Counselor/Educator will provide services in the Lowville Academy School District.

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 Associate's Degree and working toward Bachelor's Degree.

Skills:

Applicants should possess excellent presentation and counseling skills, as well as displaying an active interest in preventing youth substance abuse. The ideal candidate will also possess superb oral and written skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Division/Department

SAP / Prevention

Job Title

Prevention Counselor/Educator

Reports To

Director of S tudent Assistance Services

Type

​ ​ ☒ ​ Full -time

​ ​ ☐ ​ Part -time

​ ​ ☐ ​ Intern

​ ​ ☐ ​ Volunteer

Compensation

​ ​ ☐ ​ Exempt

​ ​ ☒ ​ Non-exempt

Hours: ​ 70 hours ​ / bi- week ly

Salary: $23.22 per hour

Education/Credential Requirements

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

Work Experience Requirements

Three years’ experience in counseling preferred.

Job Duties

Information, assessment and referral services to students covering a range of problem behaviors including behavioral problems in the classroom.

Provide prevention counseling services using a short-term solution focused format as indicated .

Assist students in the development of specific service plans to address identified problem behavior.

Provide training, education, and information services to school staff.

Conduct prevention/education groups for students targeted at high-risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and other behavior-related issues.

Communicate with designated school personnel regarding program status and administrative information.

Maintain appropriate records for each student abiding by State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines.

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

Develop and maintain professional contacts with community agencies and referral sources.

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

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 September 6, 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.