County Drug & Alcohol Program Assistant Administrator (Local Government) - Luzerne County D&A Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5035501) Apply  County Drug & Alcohol Program Assistant Administrator (Local Government) - Luzerne County D&A Salary $60,000.00 Annually Location Luzerne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-31460-L0150 Department Local Government Division DA Luzerne-Wyoming Co Drg Alch Opening Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0150 Position Number 80011469 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88746040 Bureau / Division Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug and Alcohol Worksite Address 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue City Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18701 Contact Name Megan Stone Contact Phone 272.808.2829 Contact Email megan.stone.ohs@luzernecounty.org + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you passionate about improving lives and strengthening communities? If so, consider joining Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug and Alcohol Program as an Assistant Administrator where you have the ability to help drive prevention, education, and treatment initiatives that make a lasting impact. This position gives you the opportunity to support program operations, ensure compliance with guidelines, as well as collaborate with a variety of agencies to enhance services for individuals affected by substance abuse disorders. Join us in creating pathways to recovery and hope! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Assistant Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and treatment related services; as well as developing the SCA's (Single County Authority) Prevention and Treatment Needs Assessments and related plans. Work involves overseeing submission of treatment data and assisting with the development of policies, procedures, and protocols. You will have the opportunity to serve as a resource to providers regarding a wide range of administrative and professional matters such as fiscal and programmatic performance, contract compliance, state requirements, quality of care, and additional topics in order to achieve contract objectives. Additional responsibilities include: + Assisting with the review or service proposals and selection of providers + Providing technical assistance in relation to interpretation and implementation of program requirements + Assisting with managing the availability of funds for in-house contracted services + Compiling reports + Directing case management responsibilities + Assisting with assessing provider and staff training needs + Delivering presentations to various county and community groups on services provided + Acting as the county liaison in absence of the Administrator Join us in our mission to provide access to high quality prevention and education services as well as effective treatment and case management services in a cost effective manner! 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. + Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position. + 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: + An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and six (6) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including one (1) year supervising human service professionals;or + A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and four (4) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including one (1) year supervising human service professionals;or + A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and two (2) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including one (1) year supervising human service professionals. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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. 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. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 What level of conferred degree do you possess with a major in medicine, nursing, one of the behavioral sciences, public administration or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + A Master's degree + A Bachelor's degree + An Associate's degree + No conferred degree 02 How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency? + 6 or more years + 5 but less than 6 years + 4 but less than 5 years + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + None to less than 2 years 03 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 04 Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience supervising human service professionals? + Yes + No 05 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DATA ANALYSIS Compiles data relative to the quantity and type of service performed by providers, the amount of funds allocated and expended, and the balance on hand in order to prepare monitoring and fiscal reports for submission to county and state authorities. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. + B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. + C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to data analysis. + Your level of responsibility. 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – SERVICE ACQUISITION Prepares contracts or letters of agreement between private or public providers and the county to provide human services to clients by negotiating terms (e.g., charging fees, client services, time frames, etc.) with provider agencies: and authorizes, for a specified period of time, the county, or out-of-county, provider to provide these services. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. + B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. + C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to service acquisition. + Your level of responsibility. 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PUBLIC EDUCATION Informs clubs, organizations, schools, citizen groups, or the general public about the nature of the problems of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use and abuse, and of services available to prevent/treat these problems, by making presentations and answering questions from interested parties. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. + B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. + C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to public education. + Your level of responsibility. 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to the county human service provider staff in order to improve client services by advising them in: (1) drug and alcohol abuse prevention techniques; (2) drug and alcohol abuse intervention techniques; (3) developing or changing client fee schedules; (4) reporting requirements; (5) state and federal regulations; or (6) supervisory and reporting relationships. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. + B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. + C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to technical assistance. + Your level of responsibility. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov