Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of individuals who are impacted by substance use? If so, consider joining the Bureau of County Program Oversight as a Program Analyst in the Treatment Division. This position works directly with our 47 Single County Authorities (SCAs) by monitoring, guiding, supporting, and assisting SCAs through review of treatment needs assessments, treatment and service plans, and/or updates. You will have the opportunity to conduct on-site visits to assess quality of case management, treatment, and treatment-related activities to ensure compliance with federal requirements and best practice standards. Step into a role where your work supports healthier lives and stronger systems!

As a representative of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services (DDAP), you will perform professional, consultative, and administrative work on behalf of, and throughout the Commonwealth's Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Service System. Work involves planning, developing, assessing quality, providing technical assistance, and monitoring programs associated with substance use treatment and treatment-related services. As a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Monitoring: Review treatment plans, assess county needs, and evaluate services for compliance with state and federal requirements
• Data Analysis: Collect and interpret program data to support planning, development, and improvement of treatment and recovery services
• Grant Oversight: Manage federally funded grants by reviewing budgets, contracts, reports, and project activities
• Technical Assistance: Support providers by helping develop policies, procedures, and tools that promote compliance and quality care
• Recovery Support: Work with counties to strengthen recovery services and connect individuals to needed resources
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in committees, meetings, and community efforts to support common goals and improve statewide services

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free parking
• Work hours: Candidate may choose to work a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift or 8:30 AM to 5:00PM shift, Monday - Friday
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office 2 days per week and for special events. 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 Harrisburg. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

How to Apply:

• 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 Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.