Prevention Specialist (Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist, Local Government) - Full Time Seasonal

Position Overview Part‑time Prevention Specialist located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Pay: $19.40 hourly. Accepted as a Civil Service Seasonal Full‑Time position. Contact: Tina Temple, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Responsibilities Lead prevention programs in schools and community sites based on approved methods Represent the agency in meetings and groups that work to lower risk factors Prepare and share educational materials that support prevention goals Guide teachers and service providers through training sessions and evaluations Gather feedback and assess needs by speaking with school staff and reviewing data Enter program details into required systems and maintain accurate files Work Schedule and Additional Information Seasonal, full‑time employment Start time and hours depend on school schedule; works during the 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: Not an option. Salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases. Qualifications 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. Additional Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement. 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Telephone Relay Service 711 for hearing or speech disabilities or other individuals. Veterans Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. For more information on employment preferences for veterans, consult the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania