Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist; Local Government); Part-Time, Seasonal

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Drug & Alcohol is seeking a part-time Prevention Specialist. Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!

This position supports prevention efforts across school and community settings by leading education, training, and outreach activities. It helps strengthen programs and partnerships that reduce risk factors and promote healthy decisions. As a Part-time, Seasonal Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Delivery:
  Implement evidence-based prevention programs and strategies in school and community settings
• Community Representation:
  Serve as the SCA representative on committees and collaborative groups to support prevention initiatives
• Education Support:
  Develop and deliver prevention education, training, and intervention services based on identified needs
• Resource Preparation:
  Prepare and distribute educational materials, lesson plans, and program resources for varied audiences
• Documentation Management:
  Maintain required documentation and timely data entry in the DDAP prevention management system
• Program Evaluation:
  Evaluate program effectiveness, conduct needs assessments, and modify programming as appropriate

• Seasonal, full-time employment
• Start time and hours depend on school schedule. Employee works during school year, occasionally during other times, as needed. Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training. Often irregular hours, including evenings.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Education, the Social or Behavioral Sciences or related fields and one year experience in drug and alcohol prevention work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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