Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Case Manager

County of Erie, PA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

14 paid holidays

Personal/vacation days

Job summary

County of Erie, PA is seeking a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee to perform intake interviews, assess clients, and determine the appropriate level of care for adolescents and families. The role coordinates access to treatment services, develops case plans, and monitors progress within DDAP guidelines.

The position requires either 1 year of direct D&A service experience or a Bachelor’s degree with related coursework, plus strong collaboration with families and providers.

Qualifications

• 1 year as Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee or 1 year direct service in alcohol/drug treatment.
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credits in sociology/social sciences with 1 year direct service experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews for client assessment.
• Determine level of care based on placement guidelines.
• Coordinate access to D&A treatment and services.
• Develop and monitor individualized case management service plans.
• Engage families to participate in case management and education.

Skills

Case management

Client assessment

Interagency collaboration

Advocacy for clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical dependency, sociology, social welfare or related field

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

County of Erie, PA is seeking a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee to perform intake interviews, assess clients, and determine the appropriate level of care for adolescents and families. The role coordinates access to treatment services, develops case plans, and monitors progress within DDAP guidelines.

The position requires either 1 year of direct D&A service experience or a Bachelor’s degree with related coursework, plus strong collaboration with families and providers.