Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist (Local Government) (Seasonal)

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. **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](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx). For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the [link](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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. **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 m…