Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee

• Local Government Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $23,564.00
• $45,911.00 Annually 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. United States, Pennsylvania, Pottsville Sep 23, 2026 Salary $23,564.00
• $45,911.

00 Annually Location Schuylkill County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-58931-L0685

Department Local Government Division DA Schuylkill Co Drg Alchl Abs Opening Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0685 Position Number 80010612 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88746054 Bureau / Division Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Worksite Address 410 North Centre Street, Suite 2 City Pottsville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17901 Contact Name Christine Fulton Contact Phone 570.621.2890 Contact Email cfulton@schuylkillcountypa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to make a difference in your community? If so, join our team and advance your career with the County Drug & Alcohol Program. We provide prevention, case management, and recovery services within the community. If you have ever thought about a career in human services, this could be the perfect fit for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role introduces you to the full scope of drug and alcohol case management through guided training and supervised practice. You will learn how to support clients and coordinate services that address a wide range of needs. As a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

Assessment Training:

Learn assessment techniques to gather important information from clients and support identification of service needs

Care Level Support:

Assist in determining the correct level of care based on established guidelines

Service Authorization:

Help review funding options and recommend appropriate drug and alcohol services

Client Orientation:

Guide clients through program procedures and the treatment process

Service Planning:

Develop and adjust client service plans using assessment results

Resource Coordination:

Connect clients with available drug, alcohol, and ancillary services

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.

Occasional work will be required after regular business hours.

Telework:

You will not have the opportunity 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:

A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field; or 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; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.