Prevention Education Specialist

Company: CORA Services Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service. CORA's Community Services Division is currently seeking a Full-time Prevention Education Specialist to provide outreach and engagement services to elementary, middle and high school students in CORA's after-school programs for specific risk education/reduction programs. The minimum starting hourly pay rate for this position is $22.39 (Rate commensurate with experience.) All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth. In addition, as a Full-time Prevention Education Specialist your duties will include: Complete risk reduction/education programs at after-school sites according to established curricula/ protocols including administration of pre/post involvement and service satisfaction surveys. Provide program orientation to students, parents and staff. Prepare lesson plans using approved evidenced-based curriculum focused on developing social-emotion competencies and preventing/reducing use of drug and alcohol. Complete required state, local and organization database entries and associated file documentation for all activities related to service delivery. Participate in regular team consultations with staff as indicated to provide service updates and collaborative planning. Advocate with and for clients for access to appropriate level of care placements. Adhere to organization and regulatory entity guidelines concerning caseload requirements, service delivery, accountability, supervision and confidentiality. Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings. Generate/prepare all required statistical reports/funding/regulatory database entries in a timely fashion. Adhere to training requirements established by organization or other regulatory entities. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, as needed. Qualified Prevention Education Candidates Should Possess: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health or other appropriate helping profession. One year experience in substance abuse treatment setting preferred Experience working with students in a school setting highly preferred. Experience in treatment, intervention counseling, prevention service required. Knowledge and experience utilizing evidence-based prevention curriculum. Working knowledge of the effects of addictions essential. CORA Offers: Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service Generous paid time off package Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment! CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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