What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee (Local Government) position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Are you interested in building a career that has real impact? The Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee position with Cambria County Drug & Alcohol offers a chance to support people who are seeking a fresh start. You will help individuals find stability and guide them toward recovery. Make a difference where it matters most. Join our team as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee and help individuals navigate recovery, rebuild their lives, and connect with the resources they need to achieve lasting success.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This role focuses on supporting individuals through assessment, referral, and ongoing case management services. The work helps ensure that clients receive the care and resources they need to move toward recovery. As a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Client Screening: Conduct telephone and in person screening of clients during referral contacts
- Assessment Work: Complete assessments in office or community settings to identify service needs
- Care Coordination: Arrange placements, coordinate services, and guide clients through treatment processes
- Documentation Tasks: Maintain accurate records, complete required reports, and manage confidential releases
- Service Authorization: Determine funding, request authorizations, and support continuity of care
- Community Outreach: Present information, meet clients in the community, and support access to resources
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.
- 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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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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $41,106