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Avoca’s Queen of the Apostles Parish’s barbecue is back with its unique spin on this summertime tradition. The parish will host its annual all-you-can-eat Pig Roast on Sunday, July 7, noon to 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall, 742 Spring St. in Avoca. Takeout dinners will be available all day, and seating will be available under an outdoor tent. As always, the menu includes a whole pig roasted over a spit, as well as wimpies, hot dogs, corn on the cob, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, fruit salad, desserts, soda and water. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. In addition, there will be a cash prize grand raffle, numerous basket raffle items, children’s games, a bake sale and live music by the local band Hometown Boys. The parish will also honor veterans currently featured in the borough’s Hometown Heroes banner project. The service will begin around 3 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. They can
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be purchased in advance or at the event. For more information and/or advance tickets, call the parish office at 570-457-3412 or visit Queen of the Apostles’ Facebook page. An active parish, Queen of the Apostles hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including a night at the races, a chicken barbecue and a golf tournament. The parish also held a yearly summer festival, but decided to scale that back when manpower became an issue. That’s when the idea for the pig roast came about, said event chair Jimbo McMahon. “That was probably about seven years ago. And it’s been a big success. We usually sell about 400 tickets,” McMahon said. “Obviously, we do a whole pig, about 150 pounds. And sometimes that’s not enough and we have to add 10 or so pork loins to it.” A local resident well versed in the art of low-and-slow barbecue donates his services to the cause. He lights the pit about 9 p.m. the night before the event, and the pig cooks on the spit throughout the night. The barbecue sauce recipe is a well-kept secret. Some patrons like their pork slathered in it, while others are content to eat theirs without it – both versions are available, McMahon said.
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Paul Franeschelli helps out in the kitchen at Queen of Apostles pig roast. “It’s all-you-can-eat, so people can keep coming up with their plates. Most people get their $20 worth,” he said. In the end, the Pig Roast always nets substantial fundsprofit for the parish, which uses the proceeds for general maintenance and renovation projects. “It’s a nice event for the parish,” McMahon said.
If you go What: Queen of the apostles parish’s annual all-you-can-eat pig roast When: Sunday, July 7, noon to 4 p.m. Where: Queen of the apostles parish hall, 742 Spring St., avoca Details: tickets to the event are $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. they can be purchased in advance or at the event. For more information and/or advance tickets, call the parish office at 570-457-3412 or visit Queen of the apostles’ Facebook page.
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• A total of 1,520 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the spring semester of the academic year. Among them are Sarah Augustine of Moosic, Alexis Evans of Old Forge, Mattia Krappa of Old Forge, Diamond Coleman of Duryea, Antonio Frallicciardi of Dupont, Nia Lombardo of Avoca, Jordyn Sapolis of Duryea and Katherine Stonikinis of Dupont. • At Saint Francis University, Kayla Grasso of Old Forge was among the students made one of the spring dean’s list. • Julia Kuckla of Old Forge was named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the spring semester. • Wilkes University announced the students who made the dean’s list for the spring semester. Among them were Mia Barbieri of Avoca, Julienne Chropowicki of Duryea, Mariah Curtis of Dupont, Nicholas D’Andrea of Old Forge, Dionna DeFazio of Taylor, Gianna DeSanto of Duryea, Christian Killino of Old Forge, Thomas Kivak of Dupont, Brianna Mazzaccaro of Duryea, Neil Murphy of Dupont, Austin Naughton of Taylor, Nicholas Preston of Duryea, John Roberts of Old Forge, Briauna Robinson of Dupont, Joseph Rutledge of Old Forge, Seth Toole of Duryea, Sean Wagner of Avoca, Danielle Zydko of Duryea and David Zydko of Duryea.
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Al’s Pals took first place in the 28th annual Lackawanna County Commissioners Bocce Invitational Tournament, held at McDade Park. Jack Stetz was honored for his service at the event. From left: John Rettura, Al’s Pals; Mark Dougher, Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation’s deputy director; Anthony Rettura, Al’s Pals; Jack Stetz, award recipient; James Foley, parks, building and grounds manager; and Bob Rossi and Steve Evers, both of Al’s Pals. Also on the team was Ted Giglio.
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• Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list. Among them is Mason R. Boettger of Old Forge, Kelly A. Coolican of Moosic, Sazia Nowshin of Moosic, Alexis M. Tayoun of Old Forge, Christina M. Brannon of Old Forge, Sabrina I. Talarico of Old Forge, David F. Tomasetti of Old Forge, Scarlet J. Alexander of Dupont, Gabriella Polasky of Old Forge, Kerilyn G. Pon of Taylor, Natalie L. Sottile of Taylor, Kierston R. Van Fleet of Old Forge, Meghan J. Murtha of Duryea, Gabrielle E. Palonis of Taylor, Mollie A. Boyd of Old Forge, Kristie D. Miller of Moosicm Alexis M. Manzo of Moosic and Nicholas J. Pahoski of Old Forge.
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helmet design competition. Kids can visit lackawannacounty.org and print a blank helmet to design. One boy and girl will win a bike. There will also be a drawing for a bike. Hot dogs will be served. For further information, call 570-963-6750.
Cheer camp The Riverside Cheerleaders will host a mini camp Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 13-15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Jr.-Sr. High School, 310 Davis St. in Taylor. Camp fee is $30 and campers will learn the fundamentals, cheers and a spirit dance. For more information on how to register, call 570-313-8111.
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Glenmaura National Golf Club will host a charity golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 5. The charity recipient for this year’s tournament is The Foundation for Cancer Care. The tournament is a captain-and-crew format and has a 1 p.m. shotgun start with contests for longest drive, hole-inone and closest to the pin along the Bike safety fair course. A cocktail hour will follow the On Saturday, June 22, the Lackawanna tournament at 5 p.m. with dinner and contest winners/raffles being County Commissioners Patrick M. O’Malley, Jerry Notarianni and Laureen announced at 6 p.m. Cost to play is $125 per person for non-members and $100 A. Cummings will host the seventh per person for Glenmaura National Golf annual bike safety fair and helmet giveaway at McDade Park in Scranton, 11 Club members. Sponsorship a.m. to 2 p.m. Three hundred helmets will opportunities are available for cocktail hour, dinner, refreshments and holes. be given away to the youngsters who Donations of gift certificates and/or attend bike safety talks given by local baskets are also being accepted for police officials. tournament prizes/raffles. The county is also coordinating a • At the University of the Sciences, Brittany Souryavong of Duryea graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. • At Arcadia University, Christian Charney of Duryea earned a Bachelor of Arts in computing technology.
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At the PA Wing Conference, from left: 2nd Lt. Jonathon Symuleski of Hop Bottom, Cadet Senior Airman Burke Colombo of Glenburn Twp. Cadet Master Sergeant Darrian Lang of Duryea, First Lieutenant Barbara Pope of Old Forge, Major Glenn Carman of Lake Ariel, First Lieutenant Tara Lang of Duryea, Cadet Airman First Class Olivia Treat of Falls and Cadet Airman Logan Treat of Falls. Major Anita McCormick also attended the conference. Two area leaders were recently honored at the Pennsylvania Wing Conference of Civil Air Patrol (CAP), auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. First Lieutenant Barbara Pope of Old Forge and Major Glenn F. Carman of Lake Ariel each received awards. Pope received the “Commander’s Commendation Award for Outstanding Duty Perfor mance.” Car man received three awards: “Aerospace Education Officer of the Year,” “Commander’s Commendation Award for Outstanding Duty Performance” and “The Exceptional Service Award.” Both CAP leaders play a major role in aerospace education of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol. They volun-
teer their time in weekly CAP meetings and events and teach STEM to local youth. They are dedicated to helping the young cadets grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Both are leaders of the Scranton Composite Squadron 201. Youth from ages 12-18 are welcome. Civil Air Patrol cadets can experience flying, leadership training, character development, aerospace education, obstacle courses, model rocketr y, t e a m b u i l d i n g , h i k i n g a n d camping, earning ranks and awards, search and rescue and more. For more information about CAP, contact Major Anita McCormick at amccormick319@gmail.com.
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The Lackawanna County Community Re-Invest Program provided a $20,000 grant to the Richard P. Notari Sr. Scholarship Fund for sports equipment in Old Forge. The financing was used to purchase and install a batting cage at Pagnotti Park and golf cages at Marion Street Park. With members of Notari’s family and committee members of the scholarship fund is Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.
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The Leadership Lackawanna teen program, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, recently met at Lackawanna College in Scranton, for their graduation recognition ceremony. Leadership Lackawanna’s seven-month Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and community service. In addition to the skills learned and topics explored, the opportunities and challenges of northeastern Pennsylvania were discussed as participants networked with community leaders and other high school students. Sessions were held one full weekday each month. This year’s local Tomorrow’s Leaders Today participants included: Abygale Bergamino of Old Forge High School and Collin Kneiss of Riverside Jr.-Sr. High School. Leadership Lackawanna’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program accepts applications from sophomores who attend high school in Lackawanna County or in the Lackawanna Trail and Western Wayne school districts. Thank you to all our voters!
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The third- and fourth-graders at Riverside Elementary East School celebrated the end of the school year at their annual “Summer Kickoff” carnival on the school grounds. The event is organized by the Riverside PTA.
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Third-grade Old Forge Elementary student Joselyn DeStefano’s art project won the Lackawanna Blind Association’s Eye Help and Safety Fall and Halloween theme contest. “I chose a Halloween scene where children are going door to door and on their candy bags was labeled NO SMOKING,” she said. “I was thinking since a lot of kids are going house to house, adults will take notice and know how smoking is dangerous to your health.”
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area chu rch se rv ice s Church of God, 101 Center St. in Taylor. Worship Sundays 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. Doug Hoeffner is pastor. 570-457-3114. Facebook.com/chogtaylor. Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St. in Scranton. Daily Mass 12:10 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m.; Sundays at 8 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Rev. Francis L. Pauselli is pastor. 570-344-1724. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 130 Union St. in Taylor. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor is Rev. Ginger L. Daubenhauser. 570-909-5434. First United Methodist of Taylor, 402 S. Main St. in Taylor. Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. Christian education adult Bible study: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Pastor is Rev. Donald A. Roberts Sr. 570-562-3335. First United Methodist of Old Forge, 143 Harrison St. in Old Forge. Sunday service: 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Susan HardmanZimmerman. Hope Church Presbytrian, 4951 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Sunday School classes at 9:25 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Rev. Stephen Wilson is pastor. Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St. in Avoca. Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Pastor: Alex Becker. lpcavoca.church or facebook.com/langcliffeavoca. 570-457-4477. Moosic Alliance Community, 608 Rocky Glen Road in Moosic. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (nursery available upon request). Sunday service, children’s church and nursery: 10:45 a.m. 570-457-6020. Email: moosicalliance1@verizon.net. Pastor is Erik J. Ferguson. Moosic Assembly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor is David O’Brien. Moosic Presbyterian, 625 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger E. Griffith is pastor. 570-457-7750. moosicpresby@verizon.net. Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time. D’s Pantry, serving the four borough area, is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499. Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Mass schedule: Daily, 7 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.; and 7 p.m. Rev. John V. Polednak, VE, is pastor. 570-457-3502; rectory@nativityduryea.org. Prince of Peace Parish, Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Lawrence and Grace streets in Old Forge. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence, 620 Main St. in Old Forge. Parish office: 123 Grace Street in Old Forge. Pastor: Rev. August A. Ricciardi. 570-457-5900. Queen of the Apostles Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Confession: Saturday 3:153:45 p.m.; anytime upon request. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. miraculous medal novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass. First Friday healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. 570-457-3412. staff@
queenoftheapostles.com. queenoftheapostles. weconnect.com. facebook.com/qapavocapa. St. George’s Orthodox, 745 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Weekday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. with Sunday school following liturgy. 570-562-2090 (church); 570-563-1170 (rectory). Fr.mal@comcast.net. StGeorgesTaylor.com. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic, 700 Oak St. in Taylor. Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Feast days 6:30 p.m. on the evening before the feast day. Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic, 200 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Holy Mass Sunday 9 a.m.; daily Mass 8 a.m. Holy days 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock is pastor. padre@saintmaryspncc.org; saintmaryspncc. org. 570-457-2291. St. Michael’s Orthodox, Church and Winter streets in Old Forge. Saturday: Vespers 5 p.m. Sunday: Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. (The Hours 9:10 a.m.) 570-437-3703. peterehenry@yahoo.com; stmichaelof.org. Rev. Peter Henry is rector. St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic, 140 Church St. in Old Forge. Services: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (feast days at 9 a.m.). Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042. St. Paul’s Independent Bible, 401 W. Grove St. in Taylor. Sunday service at 11 a.m.. Children’s Sunday school during the service. Pastor is Norm Demming. 570-562-2200. St. Stephen’s Russian Orthodox, St. Stephen’s Lane and Hickory Street in Old Forge. Divine Liturgy Sundays and Feast Days: 9:30 a.m. Vigil service: 5:30 p.m. on the night before Liturgies. 570-457-3384. Email: StStephensROChurch@gmail.com. Pastor is Rev. German Ciuba. Stewart Memorial United Methodist, 174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-1109. ALP007@aol.com. Taylor Primitive Methodist, 153 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m. Pastor is James P. Whitman. United Baptist of Taylor, 125 Church St. in Taylor. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. Bible study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 570562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor.
Community Calendar Emailyourorganization’seventstotriborobanner@timesshamrock.com.Pleasehavetheminby noononFridaytohavethemincludedinthefollowingThursday’sedition.Visitthethetriborobanner.comforthecompletecalendarlisting. R&L June meeting date changed: The R&LCivicClubof Taylor,willmeetonFriday, June21,at8p.m.atSt.George’sHallinTaylor. Beekeeping presentation: An informational program about bees will be presented on Saturday, June 22, 1-2 p.m. at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St., Taylor by Orna Clum, member of the Lackawanna Backyard Beekeepers and the Wayne County Beekeepers Association. Clum has presented the beginner beekeeper seminar for five years. Registration is requested. Call 570-562-1234 to register. Vacation Bible school: The Taylor Ministerium invites children ages 1-13 for a space adventure at “To Mars & Beyond” vacation Bible school, which will be held Monday through Thursday. July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at United Baptist Church of Taylor, 125 Church St., featuring music, crafts, recreation, space snacks and Bible stories. For more information, call 570-6895052. Admission is free. Farmers market vouchers: Lackawanna County senior citizens will once again be able to participate in the local farmers market voucher program. Under the program, eligible seniors can receive up to four $5 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating farmers markets and farm stands for fresh fruit and produce. The county has more than 22,000 vouchers available for distribution. Those who qualify are Lackawanna County residents who will be 60 or older by Dec. 31 and whose annual income does not
ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of JAMES V. NOCERA, JR., deceased, late of the Borough of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, who died on April 28, 2019, Letters to Ann Marie Szostck, Executrix. All claims against the estate or indebted to the Estate should make a presentment or payment to Donald J. Frederickson, Jr., Esquire, attorney for the Estate, at Kobal & Frederickson, 435 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507-1017.
exceed $23,107 for a single person, $31,284 for a couple or $39,461 for a three-person household. Proof of age in the form of a driver’s license or birth certificate must be provided along with proof of Lackawanna County residency in the form of a utility bill or a driver’s license. Vouchers will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis generally from 9 a.m. to noon at the centers, unless otherwise indicated. Seniors who are unable to visit a site may appoint a proxy to pick-up a voucher for them. Proxy forms can be obtained at the Area Agency on Aging, local senior centers or online at lackawannacounty.org. Distribution dates and sites include Friday, July 19, at the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St. For more information, call 570-963-6740. Library bingo: The Taylor Community Library will hold American Girl and LEGO bingo on Sunday, Aug. 18, 1- 4 p.m. Doors open at noon at Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1, 3727 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. There will be 15 games, five specials, raffles and a 50/50. Proceeds benefit the Taylor Community Library and Abington Community Library. ‘Frozen’ bus trip: There will be a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to see Neil Simon’s hit play “Barefoot in the Park.” This is a fundraiser for the First United Methodist Church of Old Forge. Price of the trip is $100 (includes, bus, entree, coffee, hot tea, show, tax, gratuity and driver tip). Bus leaves the Pittston Plaza at 9 a.m. To make a reservation or for additional information, call 570-603-1915 or email cathyg7@msn.com.
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Misericordia University is seeking Custodians for multiple shifts. The primary purpose of this position is to perform custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. The Custodian will assist with the setup of facilities, meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. In addition, this position helps with snow removal on campus grounds. Flexibility to accommodate evening/weekend hours and/or on-call/overtime schedules is preferred. Available Shifts:
1st Shift – Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM 2nd Shift – Saturday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM and Sunday through Wednesday 5:00 AM through 1:30 AM 2nd Shift – Sunday through Thursday 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/ or leadership that contribute to this goal.
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER - GROUNDS
Misericordia University is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper. Under supervision, the Lead Groundskeeper will oversee daily grounds operations. This position will identify issues, provide and implement solutions, promote communication and teamwork, implement training when necessary, ensure project completion, enforce safety standards and equipment maintenance and security, and delegate tasks as needed. This position will also represent the manager and be responsible for the grounds department when assigned or in the absence of the manager. Evening and weekend hours, and on-call procedure and overtime are necessary as needed. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional horticulture related education is highly desirable. A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in landscape, lawn maintenance, and/or horticulture and turf care and/or athletic field maintenance is strongly preferred. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, possess a current driver’s license and have the ability to obtain PA Department of Agriculture herbicide and pesticide license within 3 months of hire. Tuition benefits are available for full-time employees, spouses, and qualifying dependents. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/ or leadership that contribute to this goal.
GROUNDSKEEPER - GROUNDS
Misericordia University is seeking a Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper will perform a variety of grounds tasks to maintain a safe and attractive living, learning, and working environment at the University. This position will perform routine maintenance and upkeep on campus grounds, equipment, and tools. In addition, this position will assist in the custodial maintenance of the university stadium, including athletic fields after events. Evening and weekend hours are necessary as needed, and on-call procedure and overtime as needed. A High School Diploma or GED is required. One (1) year related experience and/or training is required. The successful candidate will possess a current and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a have the ability to obtain a PA Department of Agriculture herbicide and pesticide license within one (1) year. Tuition benefits are available for full-time employees, spouses, and qualifying dependents. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/ or leadership that contribute to this goal.
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Misericordia University seeks candidates for a Professional Counselor. The Professional Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to the university’s student body. This position will also provide psychoeducational outreach programs in order to enhance the emotional well-being, personal growth, and interpersonal development of students. A Master’s degree in a relevant mental health discipline from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education, which included a supervised practicum/internship and coursework in assessment, theories of personality, abnormal psychology or psychopathology, human development, learning theory, counseling theory, and/or other appropriate subjects is required. The successful candidate must be appropriately licensed/certified in the state of Pennsylvania, or license eligible, according to their level of education, training, and professional experience as determined by state regulations. A minimum of one year of supervised experience at the graduate level in the provision of mental health services and experience with individual counseling and treatment planning are necessary. Training or experience in crisis intervention and experience working on a college/university campus, particularly in a counseling center, is preferred. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/ or leadership that contribute to this goal. Review of applications will begin July 1st, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
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