Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Phoenix
Updated: June 27
Montgomery County
77.4
18mi
Job Abstract
Are you driven to provide treatment and facilitate the support that people affected by drug or alcohol substance abuse or dependence problems need to recover and thrive? Join our Treatment Team! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2. Be part of lasting, positive change with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides professional care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with d... more details
THE POSITION
Are you driven to provide treatment and facilitate the support that people affected by drug or alcohol substance abuse or dependence problems need to recover and thrive? Join our Treatment Team! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2. Be part of lasting, positive change with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides professional care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with drug or alcohol substance abuse or dependence problems. You will plan Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) services, implement planned treatment activities, and provide orientation to new inmates regarding services offered by the AOD Department. This includes interviewing inmates and reviewing their records during their initial reception, providing individual counseling on an as needed basis to assist inmates in overcoming their anxieties, obtaining their cooperation in the continuance of their AOD treatment services, and discussing any other issues related to their ongoing recovery. You will also prepare case summaries when requested for parole/pre-release processing regarding inmate’s recommendations, participation, and progress. Take the next step in your career and help others make their way through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration into their communities! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position 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 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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 experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1; or
Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelor's degree that includes 18 credits in the behavioral sciences; or
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 professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting and a master's 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 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.
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and 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.
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.
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