Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (Local Government) - Lehigh Co Drug &

2 months ago

Allentown, United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Full time

Reference #: 4574473 THE POSITION Are you interested in an opportunity to play a valuable role in the recovery and empowerment of individuals struggling with addiction? The Office of Drug and Alcohol at Lehigh County is currently seeking a driven and dedicated Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist to join our team If you have exceptional independent decision-making abilities, and are interested in a career providing a comprehensive range of case management services, we encourage you to apply DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist, you will ensure that Lehigh County residents have access to drug and alcohol services by identifying, referring, and authorizing appropriate care. This includes assessing client needs, determining their level of care, reviewing their service plans, and facilitating their treatment when necessary to address their substance abuse issues. Duties you will be responsible for include, but are not limited to the following: Receiving referrals and managing the process of sending the referral on to the appropriate provider Ensuring referrals have been assessed and that providers and referring agencies have followed mandated timeframes and guidelines for assessment, authorization, and treatment entry Gathering clinical and other information resulting from the assessment for initial authorization of services for drug and alcohol problems Collaborating with the assessment and treatment provider to develop, implement, and update a comprehensive service plan based on assessment results Determining appropriate funding arrangements and authorizing or recommending services Continuously monitoring client treatment, mental health needs, medications, housing, and financial services Ensuring client follow-up, preparing written reports, and maintaining client records Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, or Schuylkill counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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 docume ts 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, gotowww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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. 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.

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