Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 - SCI Coal Township

JOB Are you experienced in the field of drug and alcohol treatment and searching for an opportunity to share your skills through a rewarding career in public service? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township is seeking a highly motivated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 to join our team. Every day will present you with unique situations to learn from, and your work will directly influence the public safety of Pennsylvania and the well-being of offenders at our facility. Become a catalyst for change and join us in transforming lives behind bars! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES As a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 for the Department of Corrections, you will provide treatment services for alcohol and other drugs to the inmate population within both the Outpatient and Therapeutic Community Programs. You will conduct initial assessment interviews, make preliminary recommendations for programming needs, provide individual and group therapy, and monitor or coordinate self-help groups. Join us in our mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (40-hour work week)Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,903.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. SUPPLEMENTAL 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.