Director, Bureau of Program Licensure, DDAP

THE POSITION

Step into the role of Director for the Bureau of Program Licensure with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and help guide important statewide efforts. This position offers the chance to lead dedicated teams that support safe and effective services across Pennsylvania. Your leadership will help strengthen programs that many individuals rely on. Join an agency that values clear direction and strong commitment.

Step into the role of Director for the Bureau of Program Licensure with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and help guide important statewide efforts. This position offers the chance to lead dedicated teams that support safe and effective services across Pennsylvania. Your leadership will help strengthen programs that many individuals rely on. Join an agency that values clear direction and strong commitment.

This position leads the operations of the Bureau of Program Licensure and guides statewide efforts to support safe and effective drug and alcohol treatment services. As the Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Leadership Oversight:
  Manage and direct licensing activities for drug and alcohol treatment programs
• Policy Development:
  Create and refine policies and procedures that support efficient and high-quality operations
• Quality Assurance:
  Set and maintain evaluation methods to review program performance and identify areas for improvement
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure alignment with Federal, regulatory, and Commonwealth requirements
• Interagency Coordination:
  Work with other state agencies to improve operations and streamline activities
• Staff Direction:
  Guide the work of professional and technical staff involved in licensing programs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed 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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

• Six years of professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of supervisory experience in the administration of drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs.

• You must have at least three years of experience in the administration and/or regulation of program(s) that require field work or home-headquarter staff.
• You must have at least three years of experience supervising staff responsible for monitoring compliance with local, state or federal regulations.
• You must have professional experience with drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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…