New job Drug and Alcohol Assistant Administrator (Local Government) Delaware County Drug and Alcohol in Pennsylvania

Drug and Alcohol Assistant Administrator (Local Government) Delaware County Drug and Alcohol

Company : Commonwealth of PA
Salary : $51,675 - $69,518 a year
Location : Pennsylvania

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THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career with a strong dedication to serving substance-using individuals within Delaware County? If you are, then this may be the position for you.

The Delaware County Division of Drug and Alcohol has an opening for a Drug and Alcohol Assistant Administrator.

Our teamwork approach to working with individuals, families, and a network of providers is top notch.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.


  • Full-time employment
  • Work Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30 minute lunch.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position carries the daily responsibility for the oversight of D&A treatment, prevention, and ancillary services in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Ensures that all treatment services are delivered in a clinically appropriate, comprehensive, and quality fashion. Carries responsibility for identifying community needs in the provider network and writing grant proposals.

Scope of responsibilities are overseeing county contracted treatment, intervention and prevention services; overseeing the monitoring for subcontracted prevention and treatment providers; acting as liaison for children services; providing technical assistance to service providers; overseeing the PAYS summit and county/state trainings; and acting as backup to the Administrator.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

  • Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
  • Minimum Experience and Training Requirements - A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and two (2) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including two (2) years supervising human service professionals; OR a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and four (4) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including two (2) years supervising human service professionals; OR an Associate's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and six (6) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including two (2) years supervising human service professionals.
  • A copy of your college transcripts must be submitted with your application. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process.
  • Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions
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 [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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/test once for 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.


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