AHSS Instructor & Program Aide

AHSS Instructor & Program Aide

Salary

$34,000.00 - $36,000.00 Annually

Location

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2311

Department

Probation

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Alcohol Highway Safety School Instructor (AHSS) & Program Aid is responsible for the administration of Alcohol Highway Safety School Classes in Luzerne County and for the administration of Court Reporting Network (CRN) evaluations at the direction of the Luzerne County DUI Program Coordinator. This position is also responsible to assist the DUI Program Coordinator with all DUI-related activities, assist as a liaison to the Courts, cooperate closely with Probation Officers to document DUI-related program participation.

Program Aids will work closely with the Program Manager to coordinate and monitor the Community Service Program and provide monitoring and documentation to Probation Services and the Court of Common Pleas for DUI and non-DUI matters.

Employees in this class will also collect, record, and process all financial data specifically related to AHSS, CRN, and Community Service.

Employees in this class will work closely with the public, Probation Services, and the Courts.

All work performed will be done on a schedule set by the DUI Program Coordinator/Program Manager, with nonconventional hours, that will include nights and weekends. Salary is based upon a 35 hour work week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and conduct AHSS classes for the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.
• Assist in scheduling and conduct CRN evaluations for all Luzerne County DUI offenders subject to ARD and/or convicted for DUI.
• Report the outcome of all AHSS classes and CRN evaluations to the DUI Program Coordinator. Documentation is subject to compliance with all rules and regulations of those certified to administer AHSS classes and CRN evaluations.
• Post data on payments received for all AHSS classes, CRN evaluations, and Community Service monies to proper accounting records, adhering to established internal controls.
• Post data on monies owed towards AHSS, CRN evaluations, and Community Service.
• Caseload maintenance/offender management for those under the supervision of Probation Services assigned to DUI programs and community service, within Probation Services records management system.
• Other duties as directed by a superior.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with detailed information including case planning and fiscal information.
• Ability to organize data and compile reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Good verbal communication skills, comfort with interviewing, and comfort with public speaking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, other agencies, institutions, and the public.
• Ability to deal with individuals who may be uncooperative or evasive with answers.
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of Probation Services records management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university, and must possess a valid drivers license.
• Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of AHSS Instructor Certification and subsequent recertification every two (2) years.
• Employment is conditions upon CRN Evaluator certification and recertification every two (2) years.

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org