This is a Merit Hire position. Hourly Rate: $22.76 per hour. Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Prevention Specialist. Provides direct prevention services as mandated by the six federal strategies to the community and school districts in Dauphin County. These duties will include being a drug and alcohol liaison to the student assistance teams in all 11 school districts, which includes attending core team meetings, performing assessments, parent-teacher conferences and other SAP related school events. Education and prevention activities are performed throughout the Dauphin County Community during traditional and non-traditional hours. Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements: • A bachelor’s degree in health education, education, the social or behavioral sciences or related fields and one year of experience in drug and alcohol prevention work. • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training and a bachelor’s degree in health education, education, the social or behavioral sciences. Other Requirements: At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position. Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.