Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Rockview is seeking a highly motivated Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 to join our Treatment Team.

As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 (DATS2) with the Department of Corrections, you will be an integral member of our Inmate Treatment Team. This position provides professional, journeyman level work in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with drug and/or alcohol substance abuse/dependence problems.

You will be providing professional planning of Alcohol and other Drugs services, to include treatment and participates in the implementation of these planned treatment activities. You will be providing orientation to new inmates regarding Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services offered by the AOD Department. You will review records and interview of inmates during their initial reception, provide 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 and pre-release processing regarding inmate’s recommendations, participation and progress.

If you have the required experience and are looking to start a meaningful public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work hours and additional information:

• Full-time employment (40 hour work week).
• Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30 minute lunch period. (Potential for 2 shifts of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. per month.)
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,375 (before taxes).

Qualifications:

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  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.
• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.

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.

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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.

• 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.

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