Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, DDAP - Luzerne, Lycoming, Union, Columbia Counties

Full Job Description

Requirements

As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, you will travel the Commonwealth inspecting substance use treatment facilities to ensure quality care is being provided to Pennsylvanians struggling with addiction.

These facilities range from hospital-based detoxification programs to free-standing outpatient programs.

A Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist is responsible for determining regulatory compliance and providing technical assistance to any of the 800+ treatment facilities across the Commonwealth.

A Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist physically inspects facilities, conducts clinical and medical chart audits, and evaluates staffing qualifications to determine compliance with licensing regulations.

The Licensing Specialist then prepares deficiency reports that substantiate areas of non-compliance with regulations identified during inspections and complaint/incident investigations.

This position also takes complaint calls and provides technical assistance to various stakeholders, including consumers, families, program administrators and other professionals on issues regarding the interpretation of regulations, provision of services and implementation of new program activities.

Field work may require individuals to work irregular hours for early morning or evening inspections. Overnight travel is required as part of this position.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Frequent travel required, including some overnight travel.
• Overtime as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social services, human services, healthcare services, or law enforcement program; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

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 currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Luzerne, Lycoming, Union, or Columbia County within 6 months after hire.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).

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.

Additional 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.