Caseworker I- Drug & Alcohol Prevention Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Department: Cumberland Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission

Address: Dennis Marion Public Services Building, 16 W. High Street, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA 17013

Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday (75 hours bi-weekly); with occasional evening and weekend work

Type Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Merit Hire

External or Internal: External

Position Code: DU2018

Title:Caseworker I – Drug & Alcohol Prevention Intervention Specialist

Salary: $52,708.50, $27.03 per hour

Five Factor Grade: 110

Posting Period: Posted: March 25, 2024 Closing Date: April 8, 2024

Recruitment Methods:

• KeldairHR Merit Hire Posting
• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Promotion

Job Description: This position provides substance use disorder prevention and intervention services to students, parents, school personnel, juvenile justice and child welfare personnel, and community organizations that work with youth.

ESSENTIAL Job Functions:

• Provides ongoing consultation to school-based Student Assistance teams and other school personnel by attending regularly scheduled core team meetings, offering information and technical assistance regarding programmatic issues, providing ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug) related educational materials and information regarding treatment resources, and participating in in-service presentations about Student Assistance or ATOD related topics as requested.
• Conducts on-site ATOD screening and assessment services for youth involved in local Student Assistance programs, juvenile probation, and child welfare services. Gathers collateral information from the school Student Assistance team, the probation officer, and/or the child welfare caseworker, and from the student’s parents/caregivers whenever possible in accordance with confidentiality guidelines. Provides brief intervention regarding substance use as necessary, including brief intervention with tobacco use.
• Makes determinations about the student’s level of involvement with substances and associated risk factors; develops action plans and makes referrals to appropriate helping resources based on these decisions. Uses scheduled Student Assistance staff meetings and informal peer or supervisor consultation to process problematic cases regarding appropriate action plans and referrals, including referrals to school or community-based tobacco cessation services.
• Advocates for the student and/or family regarding access to treatment and funding for treatment, including consulting with treatment facilities, insurance carriers, managed care entities, or the SCA as indicated.
• Consults with community service providers or agencies such as Children and Youth Services, Juvenile Probation, private treatment providers, and clergy and makes referrals, as necessary. May serve as a single point of contact for juvenile justice and child welfare personnel offering information and technical assistance regarding programmatic issues, providing ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug) related educational materials and information regarding intervention and treatment resources, and participating in in-service presentations about Student Assistance or ATOD related topics as requested.
• Co-facilitates school-based student support groups such as “At Risk” or intervention groups, “Concerned Persons” groups, or aftercare groups.
• Driving to Cumberland County schools for Student Assistance core team meetings, support group meetings, and on-site screenings and assessments is required to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Primary JOB Functions:

• Serves as a presenter for drug and alcohol education and intervention training for parents and other adults with responsibility for youth.
• Conducts follow-up contacts or phone calls to Student Assistance participants and/or their families as appropriate.
• Uses established forms and format to complete student assessments and screenings; maintains client files by completing appropriate forms. Completes weekly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Utilizes technology and web-based tools necessary to deliver and document Student Assistance services, both in-person and virtually.
• Complies with all State and Federal laws regarding client confidentiality and substance use disorder services and school-based services. May participate in court hearings in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Attends regular Student Assistance staff meetings, Student Assistance Operations Team meetings, and Adolescent Service Provider meetings.
• Successful completion of certain professional trainings will be required including, but not limited to, Student Assistance New Member training, Case Management training, support group facilitator’s training, Student Assistance technical assistance training, ASAM Patient Placement Criteria and other relevant case management trainings, required prevention training, and parent intervention facilitator’s training, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based programs and practices.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Responds to telephone or walk-in requests for information and referral to drug and alcohol or other human services. Is responsible for becoming familiar with curricula, pamphlet, and agency-developed resources offered by the Commission.
• Conducts Court Reporting Network (CRN) screening for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders and records information in PennDOT online database and agency database. Completes required training to carry out CRN screening duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Minimum Experience, Education and Training:

• A bachelor's degree in health education, education, psychology counseling, human services, or social or behavioral sciences, or a related field; and one year of direct service experience in drug and Alcohol Prevention or early intervention; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in health education, education, psychology counseling, human services, or social or behavioral sciences, or a related field; and one year of direct service experience in drug and Alcohol Prevention or early intervention; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Clarification: You may substitute related graduate education for the required experience or appropriate experience for the required education. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.

Other Requirements:

• Prior to employment, candidate must receive clearances from: PA State Police, FBI, PA Child Abuse Registry, and Office of the Inspector General (Federal Health Care Exclusion). These clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for Pennsylvania and a willingness to travel as needed.

Selection Criteria:

• Meet the minimum experience, education, and training for the job.
• Meritorious service: defined as the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting.

Current County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion Policy.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Company Description

Mission Statement:The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance