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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee -Full-Time Seasonal (Local Government)-Wayne County D&A in Pennsylvania
Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee -Full-Time Seasonal (Local Government)-Wayne County D&A
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Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee -Full-Time Seasonal (Local Government)-Wayne County D&A
Salary
$17.06 Hourly
Location
Wayne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-82111-L0680
Department
Local Government
Division
DA Wayne Co Drg Alchl Abs Unt
Opening Date
04/19/2024
Closing Date
5/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0680
Position Number
80007844
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88746064
Bureau / Division
County Programs, Wayne County Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Commission
Worksite Address
318 Tenth Street
City
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18431
Contact Name
Paula Wehrmann
Contact Phone
570.253.4262
Contact Email
pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate person who desires to learn new ways to make a difference in the lives of our youth? This trainee position could be for you! Join our team at the Wayne County Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Commission as a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee. You will learn to collaborate with schools, specialists, and community programs to educate students and the public with evidence-based materials for drug and alcohol prevention. Work and train during the school year, have summers off, and make a positive impact on your community!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee learns to implement and develop programs during the ten-month school year that will educate and prevent alcohol and drug addiction. This position works under the direction of the prevention supervisor or senior prevention specialist staff to deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol prevention programming to students all levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade. You will have the opportunity to help establish lesson plan guidelines for teachers and augment existing materials to meet requirements of school personnel. This includes playing an active role in conducting trainings for teachers, parents, service-providers, and the community at large.
This ten-month trainee position and prepares you for the role of Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist. You will also learn to provide intervention services in a school setting, conduct D&A screenings for students, and co-facilitate support groups. If you possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can multi-task, stay organized, set priorities, meet deadlines, and speak publicly to large groups, apply today. Join a team that values continuous learning and be part of something bigger than yourself!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time, seasonal, recurring employment. 10 months per year.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours vary based on school district scheduled hours and include evenings.
This position requires travel both inside and out of Wayne County.
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.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
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 willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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/testoncefor 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
How much college coursework have you completed?
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. 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
02
How many years of full-time paraprofessional work experience do you possess?
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
03
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.
04
Do you possess any professional-level work experience?
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
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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Compile informational material in order to record information, respond to requests, or disseminate information. Format document submissions for review, approval, and distribution to personnel. Review and maintain documents and update as needed before distributing changes to staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. I was responsible for compiling the entire document or report.
B. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. Someone else was responsible for compiling the final report using the information I gathered.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
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.
Your experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports.
Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CUSTOMER SERVICE
Interacts with the public, coworkers, or other personnel to gather information, act as a liaison between staff, and explain rules, regulations, and policies. Provides appropriate responses to inquiries and refers individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience receiving customer inquiries. I was responsible for answering questions and providing technical information as necessary.
B. I have experience receiving customer inquiries. I was responsible for answering general questions but referred customers to someone else for responses to technical questions.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, public relations, conflict resolution, or interviewing.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
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.
Your experience providing technical information.
Your experience answering general questions.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – RESEARCH AND ANALYZE DOCUMENTS
Conduct research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to contractual agreements, policies, directives, rules or regulations. Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel to prepare for special projects and reports as needed. Evaluate materials to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A.I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources and evaluating for accuracy and clarity.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location, where someone else evaluated for accuracy and clarity.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, records management or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
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.
Your experience researching records and files for various projects and reports.
Your experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
Your experience evaluating data for accuracy and clarity.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PRESENTATIONS
Present information orally to an individual or group to raise awareness of a topic, provide information, or market the importance.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience presenting information orally to an individual or group to raise awareness of a topic, provide information, or market the importance.
B. I have experience assisting others in presenting information orally to an individual or group to raise awareness of a topic, provide information, or market the importance.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to speech communications or public speaking.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
17
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.
Your experience presenting information orally to an individual or group.
Your level of responsibility.
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov