Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Laurel Highlands
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Laurel Highlands
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$ 61903 - 94118
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Begin a rewarding opportunity using your drug and alcohol treatment experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands is looking for a hard-working and driven individual to join our team and help inmates with alcohol and substance dependency. Apply today if you are excited to implement your skills to make a difference in the lives of others!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 you will provide casework and counseling services involving the care treatment and rehabilitation of substance-abusing and dependent inmates patients or residents. You will oversee and facilitate programming in therapeutic communities and outpatient programs. The therapeutic community programs will include a morning and evening meeting three group meetings per day and other weekly meetings. You can expect to promote positive cognitive and behavioral changes within the community participants to enhance their chances for successful re-entry into their communities. You will also provide one-on-one counseling and support to inmates. Additional duties include developing and maintaining case history files developing initial treatment plans and coordinating with social service agencies hospitals clinics courts and community resources to provide inmates with various resources.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61903.00 (before taxes).
- 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 of para-professional and one year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and certification by the PA Chemical Abuse Certification Board as a Certified Addictions Counselor;or
- One year of experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelors degree that includes 18 credits in the behavioral sciences;or
- One year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting and a masters degree with major coursework in addictions science psychology or social work;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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 and 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
