AHSS Instructor & Program Aide

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking an Alcohol Highway Safety School Instructor (AHSS) & Program Aid to administer AHSS classes and CRN evaluations for DUI cases. The role supports the DUI Program Coordinator and coordinates with the Courts, Probation Services, and Community Service monitoring.

The position requires an Associates Degree, a valid driver’s license, and mandatory AHSS Instructor Certification with recertification every two years, plus CRN Evaluator certification.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• AHSS Instructor Certification required with recertification every two years.
• CRN Evaluator certification required with recertification every two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and conducting AHSS classes for Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting CRN evaluations for DUI offenders subject to ARD or convicted.
• Report outcomes of AHSS classes and CRN evaluations to the DUI Program Coordinator; maintain compliant documentation.
• Post data on payments received and monies owed for AHSS, CRN, and Community Service to accounting records.
• Maintain caseloads within Probation Services records management system and coordinate with Probation Officers.
• Other duties as directed by a supervisor.

Skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Records management system

Job description

Alcohol Highway Safety School Instructor (AHSS) & Program Aid is responsible for the administration of Alcohol Highway Safety School Classes in Luzerne County and for the administration of Court Reporting Network (CRN) evaluations at the direction of the Luzerne County DUI Program Coordinator. This position is also responsible to assist the DUI Program Coordinator with all DUI-related activities, assist as a liaison to the Courts, cooperate closely with Probation Officers to document DUI-related program participation.

Program Aids will work closely with the Program Manager to coordinate and monitor the Community Service Program and provide monitoring and documentation to Probation Services and the Court of Common Pleas for DUI and non-DUI matters.

Employees in this class will also collect, record, and process all financial data specifically related to AHSS, CRN, and Community Service.

Employees in this class will work closely with the public, Probation Services, and the Courts.

• Assist in scheduling and conduct AHSS classes for the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.
• Assist in scheduling and conduct CRN evaluations for all Luzerne County DUI offenders subject to ARD and/or convicted for DUI.
• Report the outcome of all AHSS classes and CRN evaluations to the DUI Program Coordinator. Documentation is subject to compliance with all rules and regulations of those certified to administer AHSS classes and CRN evaluations.
• Post data on payments received for all AHSS classes, CRN evaluations, and Community Service monies to proper accounting records, adhering to established internal controls.
• Post data on monies owed towards AHSS, CRN evaluations, and Community Service.
• Caseload maintenance/offender management for those under the supervision of Probation Services assigned to DUI programs and community service, within Probation Services records management system.
• Other duties as directed by a superior.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with detailed information including case planning and fiscal information.
• Ability to organize data and compile reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Good verbal communication skills, comfort with interviewing, and comfort with public speaking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, other agencies, institutions, and the public.
• Ability to deal with individuals who may be uncooperative or evasive with answers.
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of Probation Services records management systems.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university, and must possess a valid driver's license.
• Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of AHSS Instructor Certification and subsequent recertification every two (2) years.
• Employment is conditions upon CRN Evaluator certification and recertification every two (2) years.