Drug Alcohol Case Management Specialist Local Government - Luzerne-Wyoming County DA
Drug Alcohol Case Management Specialist Local Government - Luzerne-Wyoming County DA
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USD 40284 - 40284
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in human services where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact in a persons life Look no further Luzerne County has an immediate opening for a Drug and Alcohol Casement Specialist. We believe in a comprehensive and effective approach to helping people find recovery in dealing with substance abuse disorders. Our mission is to provide access to high quality prevention and education services as well as effective treatment and case management services in a costeffective manner. Bring your ambition to our team and utilize your skills to help those in need!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist you will be providing a full range of case management services in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. Responsibilities include screening and assessing clients needs to determine the level of care required based on placement guidelines; coordinating access to treatment services; as well as developing and implementing a comprehensive service plan to include case management followup. You will have the opportunity to monitor the treatment progress of clients write reports and advocate for the clients with other agencies or organizations to maximize the clients benefits. Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting telephone screening interviews to determine the need for emergent care
- Completing documentation of services provided and maintaining uptodate progress notes
- Working with clients to assist in resource coordination for ancillary nontreatment needs
- Collaborating with providers to ensure authorizations and paperwork are in compliance with standard procedures
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to one day per week. This is subject to change based on agency and business needs. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office inWilkesBarre.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee; or
- A Bachelors Degree in Chemical Dependency Sociology Social Welfare Psychology Nursing or a related field; and one year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting;or
- A bachelors degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in sociology social welfare psychology criminal justice or other related social sciences; and one year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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.
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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
