Drug Alcohol Prevention Specialist LG - Columbia Montour Snyder Union County DA
Drug Alcohol Prevention Specialist LG - Columbia Montour Snyder Union County DA
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USD 40960 - 40960
1 Vacancy
Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a career overseeing drug and alcohol prevention efforts that will make a lasting positive impact in our community CMSU is looking for a motivated and dependable individual willing to provide prevention services with a focus on schools and the community. These prevention services include drug and alcohol education and training for school students and staff. We offer a supportive team environment and a generous benefit package. If you would like to help young people get a good foundation for the rest of their life CMSU would like to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist your work will involve providing programs and prevention activities for students parents and community groups to promote awareness of drug and alcohol problems issues and trends in the community. Using a variety of media you will disseminate educational materials to enhance awareness of drug and alcohol related issues. Working in conjunction with the local school districts you will have the opportunity to facilitate the Students Against Drunk Driving Program and organize groups for youth involvement in community projects and social activities to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance protective factors to reduce substance abuse among youth.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee; or
- A Bachelors 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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
