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

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

Salary

$19.40 Hourly

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51182-L0681

Department

Local Government

Division

DA Delaware Co Drg Alchl Abs U

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0681

Position Number

80007844

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88746023

Bureau / Division

Wayne County Drug & Alcohol

Worksite Address

318 Tenth Street

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Tina Temple

Contact Phone

570.253.4262

Contact Email

ttemple@waynecountypa.gov

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Wayne County Drug & Alcohol is seeking a part-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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Prevention Specialist, you will be supporting prevention efforts in schools and community settings by delivering programs, guidance, and education. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Delivery: Lead prevention programs in schools and community sites based on approved methods
• Community Engagement: Represent the agency in meetings and groups that work to lower risk factors
• Resource Development: Prepare and share educational materials that support prevention goals
• Training Support: Guide teachers and service providers through training sessions and evaluations
• Assessment Work: Gather feedback and assess needs by speaking with school staff and reviewing data
• Record Management: 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. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Have you been employed as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee with a Pennsylvania local government agency for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

What level of college coursework have you completed in Health Education, Education, the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or related fields?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Some coursework
• None

04

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in drug and alcohol prevention work?

• Yes
• No

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in Health Education, Education, the Social or Behavioral Sciences, or related fields?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TOPIC PRESENTATION

Present information in person, on radio, or on television to various audiences (such as churches, senior citizen groups, fraternal organizations, youth groups, PTOs, parent groups, school staff and administrators, elementary classes, high school and driver education classes, and elected officials) regarding drug, alcohol, and problem gambling topics and issues, to inform of current trends, market the importance of prevention services, and help develop an awareness of problems in the community.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience presenting information to MORE THAN ONE TYPE of audience (individuals, groups, classes, etc.) regarding a topic(s) to provide information, market services, develop an awareness, etc.
• B. I have experience presenting information to ONE TYPE of audience (individuals, groups, classes, etc.) regarding a topic(s) to provide information, market services, develop an awareness, etc.
• C. I have experience ASSISTING OTHERS in presenting or CO-PRESENTING information to ONE OR MORE TYPES of audiences (individuals, groups, classes, etc.) regarding a topic(s) to provide information, market services, develop an awareness, etc.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to speech communications or public speaking.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The number and type(s) of audience(s) you presented to
• The type(s) of presentation topics
• Your specific responsibilities for the presentation

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS

Implement and facilitate student assistance programs and prevention education programs, curricula, and lessons in schools and other community locations to prevent drug and alcohol misuse, abuse and addiction, and problem gambling, among youth and adults in the community.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience implementing and facilitating MORE THAN ONE TYPE of program, curricula, or lesson for an audience(s) (schools, community, etc.)
• B. I have experience implementing and facilitating ONE TYPE of program, curricula, or lesson for an audience(s) (school, community, etc.)
• C. I have experience ASSISTING OTHERS with implementing and facilitating ONE OR MORE TYPES of programs, curricula, or lessons for an audience(s) (schools, community, etc.)
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to curriculum development or education.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The number and type of program, curriculum, or lesson you implemented
• The type of audience(s)
• Your specific duties and responsibilities

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOP WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Develop working relationships and networks with representatives of organizations and stakeholders in schools and the community for providing prevention services on drug, alcohol, and problem gambling issues, topics and concerns, and stressing the need for prevention services and environmental/policy changes.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience in a LEAD ROLE developing working relationships/networks with MORE THAN ONE organization/stakeholder to provide services or policy changes.
• B. I have experience in a LEAD ROLE developing working relationships/networks with ONE organization/stakeholder to provide services or policy changes.
• C. I have experience ASSISTING SOMEONE ELSE or participating as PART OF A GROUP LED BY ANOTHER in developing working relationships/networks with ONE OR MORE organizations/stakeholders to provide services or policy changes.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business networking.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The name and number of organizations/stakeholders
• Your specific duties and responsibilities (lead role, assisted others, etc.)

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE ACTIVITIES

Organize and facilitate social/recreational or community service activities for youth to increase youth engagement in constructive, healthy, and pro-social activities.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience organizing and facilitating MORE THAN ONE social/recreational or community service activity for any group to increase engagement in constructive, healthy, and pro-social activities.
• B. I have experience organizing and facilitating ONE social/recreational or community service activity for any group to increase engagement in constructive, healthy, and pro-social activities.
• C. I have experience ASSISTING OTHERS with organizing and facilitating one or more social/recreational or community service activities for any group to increase engagement in constructive, healthy, and pro-social activities.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The number of activities you organized/facilitated
• The type of groups the activities were for
• Your specific duties and responsibilities

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov