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! As a part-time Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee with our team, you will receive excellent benefits and participate in a variety of assignments to broaden your experience in the drug and alcohol prevention programs we provide for the schools and communities we serve. Begin a meaningful career with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee position, you will gain hands-on experience and work closely with senior Prevention and Intervention staff to change lives through the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program. As a seasonal, part-time member of our dedicated and compassionate team, you will learn to perform the following duties:
- Implement Programs: Assist with implementing prevention and intervention programs for schools and communities under the supervision of senior staff
- Provide Training: Help plan and deliver educational programs, training sessions, and presentations for schools, parents, and community groups
- Keep Records: Maintain prevention records and enter program data into the state prevention management system
- Support Improvements: Assist with evaluating programs, preparing educational materials, and conducting needs assessments
- Conduct Outreach: After required training, may serve as a liaison for Student Assistance Program (SAP) meetings and provide school-based intervention support
- Continue Education: Complete all required Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) trainings, maintains prevention-related training credits
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Seasonal, Part-Time employment. Employee works during school year, occasionally during other times, as needed.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Start time and hours depend on school schedule. Often irregular hours, including evenings.
- Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
- 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.