THE POSITION
NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-82080-L0681. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 19, 2024TO MAY 2, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are 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! Join our team at the Wayne County Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Commission as a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist and collaborate with schools, other specialists, and community programs to educate students and the public with evidence-based materials for drug and alcohol prevention.
Work during the school year, have summers off, and make a positive impact on your community!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist serves as a key player in our community and our schools by implementing and developing programs during the ten-month school year that will educate and prevent alcohol and drug addiction.
This position delivers evidence-based drug and alcohol prevention programming to students at all levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
You will have the opportunity to establish lesson plan guidelines for teachers and augment existing materials to meet requirements of school personnel.
This includes playing an active role in conducting trainings for teachers, parents, service-providers, and the community at large.
This position also serves as a D&A Liaison at Student Assistance Program core meetings in three county school districts. Duties will also include providing intervention services in a school setting, D&A screenings for students, and co-facilitation of support groups.
If you possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can multi-task, stay organized, set priorities, meet deadlines, and speak publicly to large groups, apply today.
Join a team that values continuous learning and be part of something bigger than yourself!
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Other Requirements :
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 :
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.
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 Info / 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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Last updated : 2024-05-15
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