County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (Local Government) - Beaver County D&A

If you are looking for a rewarding administrative career in the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) field, this County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 position could be a good fit. Beaver County manages comprehensive SUD services for county residents across a full continuum of care including treatment, prevention, intervention, and recovery supports. Your work will help ensure services are delivered in partnership with qualified providers, all funds are managed and spent judiciously, and existing resources are utilized in cost-effective and sustainable ways. Advance your administrative career and make a difference with us! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position performs professional administrative and analytical work to oversee program operations, monitor service delivery systems, and provide technical assistance. As a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Monitoring: Conduct contract monitoring, fiscal and program reviews, periodic meetings, and on-site record and policy reviews; follow up and provide technical assistance to ensure necessary corrective action is taken when needed
• Fiscal Administration Support: Help monitor money allocated directly to Beaver County and revenue generated by drug and alcohol programs under contract
• Contract Processes: Review proposals; work with subcontractors to develop contracts, plans, and reports; allocate funds; conduct negotiations; complete amendments
• Data Management: Review reports and analyze data to identify trends or patterns; work with fiscal and data entry staff to ensure systems efficiently capture information needed to comply with requirements
• Public Collaboration: Work with internal staff and specialists; other public, private, or government agencies; and work groups, advisory boards, committees, and associations to support planning, collaboration, and advocacy
• Staff Oversight: Supervise administrative staff, review employee work, and evaluate performance

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. After successful completion of the probationary period, one or two telework days per week may be possible, depending on office needs. 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 Beaver Falls. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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., * 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, * 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.
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Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 two (2) years 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 two (2) years supervising human service professionals; or
• 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 two (2) years supervising human service professionals.

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