Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst

Are you passionate about starting a career in public health? Do you want to help drive efforts to assist others through their recovery journey? If so, the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs may have the position for you! We are eager to welcome a dedicated Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst to assist in overseeing recovery initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. This is a rewarding opportunity to assist the Recovery Manager in planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and coordinating the department's vision for recovery support services at a statewide level. Unleash your potential as one of the first individuals to join our initial Recovery Section and make history, apply today!

As a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst, you will perform professional, consultative, and administrative work on recovery support services throughout the Commonwealth. Specific duties involve planning, developing, and monitoring programs associated with substance use related recovery support programs in Pennsylvania, as well as conducting and participating in training and presentations surrounding recovery support services. You will provide technical assistance to various stakeholders and recovery community organizations regarding funding, design, and development of peer support programs. This professional is also responsible for the development and revision of program guidelines, standards, and procedures around recovery support services and recovery-oriented systems of care.

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 either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, however you will be required to report to the office 1 day per month and for special events as necessary. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Free parking!
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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).
• 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.

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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.

• 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.