Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Beaver County, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports individuals as they seek treatment and related services for substance use disorders. It plays a key role in connecting people to care and monitoring their progress. The D&A Case Management Specialist provides comprehensive Screening and Assessment, Level of Care Determinations and Resource Coordination for those in need of services. You will join a team that values compassion, dedication, and public service. Step into a position where your efforts help build healthier communities.

Requirements

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee
• 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
• 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions
• Pass a background investigation
• Pass a drug screening (conditional offer)
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance (conditional offer)

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial review of referred individuals to assess the need for immediate care
• Determine and verify eligibility for public funding and identify needed services
• Perform a Level of Care Assessment to understand treatment needs
• Complete required documentation according to state and county policies
• Facilitate connections to treatment providers and related services
• Maintain contact with individuals and providers to track treatment needs and service delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level