Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist (Local Government) - Potter County DA

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Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist (Local Government) - Potter County D&A

Salary

$35,451.00 Annually

Location

Potter County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46354-L0681

Department

Local Government

Division

DA Potter Co Drg Alchl Abs Unt

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

5/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0681

Position Number

80013123

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88746053

Bureau / Division

Potter County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Unit

Worksite Address

1 North Main Street, 3rd Floor

City

Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16915

Contact Name

Nila Gerner

Contact Phone

814.544.7315

Contact Email

ngerner@pottercountypa.gov

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THE POSITION
NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46354-L0681.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 1, 2026 TO APRIL 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of Potter County residents? Consider joining our team as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to support healthier communities through education, outreach, and prevention initiatives. Apply today and help make a difference.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will provide educational materials and information to increase community awareness about substance abuse and gambling. You will deliver presentations to civic groups, schools, and community organizations, and you will facilitate prevention programs within local schools.You will also refer individuals and families seeking treatment or counseling to appropriate community resources and enter required information into the state program system. Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.This position may require travel as needed. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee; orA 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; orAny 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.  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 clearan