County Drug & Alcohol Program Assistant Administrator (Local Government) - Luzerne County D&A

Are you passionate about improving lives and strengthening communities? If so, consider joining Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug and Alcohol Program as an Assistant Administrator where you have the ability to help drive prevention, education, and treatment initiatives that make a lasting impact. This position gives you the opportunity to support program operations, ensure compliance with guidelines, as well as collaborate with a variety of agencies to enhance services for individuals affected by substance abuse disorders. Join us in creating pathways to recovery and hope!

As an Assistant Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and treatment related services; as well as developing the SCA's (Single County Authority) Prevention and Treatment Needs Assessments and related plans. Work involves overseeing submission of treatment data and assisting with the development of policies, procedures, and protocols. You will have the opportunity to serve as a resource to providers regarding a wide range of administrative and professional matters such as fiscal and programmatic performance, contract compliance, state requirements, quality of care, and additional topics in order to achieve contract objectives. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the review or service proposals and selection of providers
• Providing technical assistance in relation to interpretation and implementation of program requirements
• Assisting with managing the availability of funds for in-house contracted services
• Compiling reports
• Directing case management responsibilities
• Assisting with assessing provider and staff training needs
• Delivering presentations to various county and community groups on services provided
• Acting as the county liaison in absence of the Administrator

Join us in our mission to provide access to high quality prevention and education services as well as effective treatment and case management services in a cost effective manner!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 one (1) year 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 one (1) year supervising human service professionals; or
• 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 one (1) year supervising human service professionals.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• 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.