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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, DDAP in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4342728 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding career with a powerful mission? Do you enjoy making a difference and being a part of a great team? If so, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is looking for you!
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional with data reporting, technical assistance and problem-solving skills. As a Licensing Specialist in the Bureau of Program Licensure, Division of Licensing Operations, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians receiving treatment for substance use disorder.
This position travels extensively to facilities located in urban, suburban and rural areas of the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring drug and/or alcohol treatment facilities and recovery houses are providing drug and/or alcohol treatment services/rehabilitative services to individuals with complex addictions and co-occurring disorders in a safe environment where effective treatment can be provided. These facilities range from drug and alcohol recovery houses, hospital-based medically managed detoxification to outpatient treatment. You will be responsible for determining federal and state regulatory licensing compliance, providing technical assistance, consultation and administrative support and acting as a liaison between drug and alcohol treatment facilities, recovery houses and other service providers, federal and state government entities, and funding sources.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Frequent travel required, including some overnight travel; overtime as needed. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social services, human services, healthcare services, or law enforcement program; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Necessary Special Requirement:
You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. 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.
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).
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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.
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.