Community Engagement & Training Specialist

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ????

Join us in our mission as a Community Engagement & Training Specialist at Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Community Engagement & Training Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of substance misuse prevention programming, including education, awareness activities, and community engagement initiatives.
  
• Support the development, scheduling, facilitation and evaluation of community presentations, events, workshops, and trainings.
• Assist with implementing evidence-based and research-informed substance misuse prevention programs.
• Maintain knowledge of alcohol and substance misuse trends, prevention strategies, family systems, and child development relevant to prevention programming.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training to remain current on prevention practices and emerging trends.

Community Engagement & Training Specialist Minimum Salary: $20.00

Community Engagement & Training Specialist Maximum Salary: $23.00

Community Engagement & Training Specialist Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am- 3:30pm *some nights and weekends*

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of relevant experience

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:
  1. Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  2. Retirement planning options
  3. Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Exciting referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• Career Growth
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)