Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist - Local Government

note: this is a reposting of cs--l0686. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from february 2, 2026 to february 15, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

as a drug & alcohol case management specialist you will manage caseload of target consumers receiving services of drug and alcohol program; assess needs of eligible consumer, including level of care needed, through use of assessment tools, standard guidelines and interviews with family and counselors; complete application for funding, develop consumer service plan, facilitate treatment to address problems; coordinating prevention programming implemented through this process;

serve as advocate for consumer to reduce barriers to effective treatment; assist in obtaining ancillary services, e.g. Housing, child care, medical and financial services; conduct and follow up on interviews; update service plan; monitor progress of treatment; perform utilization review of services; prepare written reports and records; perform related office work.

work schedule and additional information:

• full-time employment
• work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, monday - friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • may work after hour events periodically
• telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• one year as a drug and alcohol case management specialist trainee; or
• a bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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 the pa residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet pa residency requirements, follow the link and click on residency.
• you must be able to perform essential job functions.

legal requirements:

• you must pass a background investigation.
• a conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• this position falls under the provisions of the older adult protective services act.
  • under the act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, pa state police and fbi clearance.
• this position falls under the provisions of the child protective services law.
  • under the law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, pa state police clearance, pa child abuse history clearance, and fbi fingerprint clearance.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on veterans.

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.

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