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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 to lead the CMSU Drug & Alcohol Unit. The role directs program planning, contract oversight, and budget development to strengthen regional services and recovery support networks.

You will work with the Behavioral Health Advisory Board to shape plans, coordinate grants, and supervise staff delivering critical public health programs to communities across Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with six years of direct service/program planning in human services, including two years supervising staff.
• Bachelor's degree with four years of direct service/program planning, including two years supervising staff.
• Master's degree with two years of direct service/program planning, including two years supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Drug and Alcohol unit with policy and independent judgment.
• Develop and revise the annual Drug and Alcohol Plan with the Behavioral Health Advisory Board.
• Negotiate and monitor provider contracts using required tools and guidelines.
• Develop and track the annual budget with administration and advisory partners.
• Prepare grants and generate revenues to support regional services.
• Oversee DUI program operations including assessments and case management.

Skills

Policy planning

Program supervision

Contract management

Budget coordination

Grant activities

Education

Associate's Degree (behavioral sciences/public admin/business)

Bachelor's Degree (behavioral sciences/public admin/business)

Master's Degree or higher (medicine/behavioral sciences/public admin)

Job description

Join the Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties (CMSU) Drug & Alcohol Unit as a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 and help strengthen vital services across the region. This role supports recovery efforts by guiding programs that make a direct impact on community well-being. You will help shape service plans, build partnerships, and support a team committed to meaningful change. Step into a role where your work directly improves lives and strengthens community support systems.

This position oversights the Drug and Alcohol component of CMSU and provides leadership in planning, communication, and program development. As a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Supervise the Drug and Alcohol unit while applying policy, procedure, and independent judgment
• Plan Development: Work with the Behavioral Health Advisory Board to develop and revise the annual Drug and Alcohol Plan
• Contract Management: Negotiate and monitor provider contracts using required tools and guidelines
• Budget Coordination: Develop and track the annual budget with administration and advisory partners
• Grant Activities: Prepare grants and generate revenues to support services in the region
• DUI Program Support: Oversee DUI program operations including assessments, instructor coordination, and case management

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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; 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
• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.