Prevention Intern (PAID)
Prevention Intern (PAID)
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Job Description
Become a Prevention Professional
Help youth teens and adults. Change lives and strengthen your community.
Join the fight to end alcohol and substance misuse!
Thats the work of prevention.
Paid Prevention Internship Opportunity (PPIO)
Hope For Youth is excited to offer a 12-month grant-funded part-time paid internship within a NYS OASAS Prevention program. This position is designed for individuals interested in entering the Prevention field and ultimately pursuing a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI) an advocate for its member organizations since 1978 has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025!
Internship Details:
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: Part Time position at 15-20 hours weekly. Days can be flexible and include weekends per program needs. Hours flexible averaging 9AM-5PM/8AM-4PM typically
Training: Completion of 600 hours of prevention-specific education and training
What Youll Learn and Do:
Understand how to assess the needs of individuals families and communities
Learn to implement Evidence-Based Programs (EBP)
Develop and carry out Environmental Change Strategy efforts
Participate in community engagement-attend meetings collaborate with coalitions and task forces
Build relationships with schools law enforcement service providers and local businesses
Assist with designing and implementing new workshops and initiatives
Receive thorough training and supervision throughout the internship
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
Basic computer proficiency
Professionalism integrity and enthusiasm to learn
Ability to collaborate within the agency and with the community
Willingness to work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends if needed)
Valid NYS Drivers License and reliable transportation
Physically able to perform duties (e.g. walking standing light lifting)
Why Hope For Youth
Working with Hope For Youth means being part of a mission-driven team making a lasting impact across Long Island.
Some of the benefits of working here include:
Meaningful work with youth and families
Supportive and inclusive culture
Free training tuition credits scholarships & tuition assistance
91% employer-paid medical premiums
Medical Dental Vision (eligibility begins first of the month after 30 days)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Agency-funded pension plan
Pre-tax savings plans (403(b) 529 Aflac)
Agency-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Recognition events and leadership development opportunities
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Please Note:
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All positions are subject to background checks as required by law or contract (including SEL SCR DMV criminal physical etc.).
Learn More About Us:
Compensation Transparency:
The hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on experience education certifications contractual terms and internal equity.
Hope For Youth Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Together lets make prevention a powerful force for change.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
