Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist; Local Government); Seasonal

Prevention Specialist

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Drug & Alcohol is seeking a full-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 role focuses on planning and delivering prevention programs that support schools, families, and community groups. You will use evidence-based practices to educate, collaborate, and strengthen local prevention efforts. As a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Delivery: Plan and implement evidence based prevention programs in school and community settings
• Community Representation: Represent the agency on committees and collaborative groups to support prevention initiatives
• Education Services: Develop and deliver training, lessons, and intervention services based on identified needs
• Material Preparation: Prepare and distribute educational materials, lesson plans, and program resources for various audiences
• Data Management: Maintain documentation and complete timely data entry into the prevention management system
• SAP Support: Provide consultation, screenings, interventions, and support groups as part of Student Assistance Program responsibilities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.