Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 Sci Phoenix - Montgomery County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

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Montgomery County, PA, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

Make a long-lasting difference in the treatment of individuals who are healing from substance abuse Come join the team at the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix in caring for the rehabilitation of the inmates.

If you want to make a difference in the treatment and recovery of substance abuse, then this is the perfect position for you

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

By providing the professional planning of casework and counseling services, you will help with the care, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with drug, alcohol, and substance abuse and dependence problems. As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2, you will use your knowledge to assist inmates in overcoming their anxieties, obtain their cooperation in the continuance of their treatment services, and discuss any other issues related to their ongoing recovery. You will also prepare case summaries when requested for parole and prerelease processing regarding inmates' recommendations, participation and progress.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment, 40 hours per week.
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 5
Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of paraprofessional 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 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 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:

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:

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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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

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.

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.