Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Prevention Specialist Trainee in Honesdale, PA. This role supports school and community prevention activities, assists in program planning, and maintains records.

You will help with training and evaluating prevention efforts, and participate in SAP meetings after training. The position is seasonal, with hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, and no telework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicant considered if within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out school and community prevention activities.
• Help prepare and deliver educational programs and presentations.
• Maintain prevention records and enter data into the state system.
• Take part in evaluating programs and identifying community needs.
• Serve as a liaison at SAP meetings after required training.

Skills

Program support

Training support

Record management

Needs assessment

SAP participation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

$18.01 Hourly

Wayne County, PA

Civil Service Seasonal Part-Time

CS-2026-57127-L0680

Local Government

DA Wayne Co Drg Alchl Abs Unt

08/27/2026

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0680

80011942

Non Union

LG

LG

88746064

DA Wayne Co Drg Alchl Abs Unt

318 Tenth Street

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

18431

Michelle Valinski

570.253.6758

[e-mail]

The Position

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Drug & Alcohol is seeking a part-time Prevention Specialist Trainee. 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

This role supports prevention and intervention programs for schools, parents, and community groups. It involves assisting senior staff with planning activities, maintaining program records, and helping evaluate prevention efforts. As a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Assist in carrying out school and community prevention activities
• Training Assistance: Help prepare and deliver educational programs and presentations
• Record Management: Maintain prevention records and enter data into the state system
• Needs Assessment: Take part in evaluating programs and identifying community needs
• SAP Participation: Serve as a liaison at SAP meetings after required training

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, part-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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. Position requires flexibility for irregular and evening hours.
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

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).

Accommodations

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.