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Form of workAre you an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate person who desires to make a difference in the lives of our youth? This position could be for you!
This person is a key player in our community and our schools by implementing and developing programs that will educate and prevent alcohol/drug addiction. As a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist, this individual will conduct on-going needs assessments through contact with school personnel and evaluation of school/community programming. The individual will establish lesson plan guidelines for teachers to augment existing materials to meet requirements of school personnel. This position will play an active role in conducting trainings for teachers, parents, and service-providers and will serve as a D&A Liaison at Student Assistance Program core meetings in three county school districts. Duties may include providing intervention services in a school setting, D&A screenings for students, and co-facilitation of support groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to multi-task, be organized and able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and speak publicly to large groups.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment, eligible for a $250 sign-on bonus.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This is a 37.5 hour per week position including some evenings.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
For benefit information, contact Michelle Valinski at 570.253.4262 or mvalinski@waynecountypa.gov.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, & Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
