Public Health Program Associate 2

JOB
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families who are impacted by a substance use disorder? If so, complete and submit your application for the position of Public Health Program Associate 2 (PHPA 2) within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Bureau of County Program Oversight.This position supports the DDAP mission by planning and implementing Public Health Programs in the field of substance use disorders. You will work directly with our 47 Single County Authorities (SCA) by monitoring and supporting them through review of treatment needs assessments, treatment plans and annual reviews and updates. This position also conducts SCA on-site visits to evaluate case management and treatment activities in compliance with state and federal requirements.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work performed in this position includes professional, consultative, and administrative work on behalf of and throughout the Commonwealth’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Service System. You plan, develop, and monitor programs associated with substance related and addiction disorders. You also lead and coordinate committees, programs, and work groups, which includes collaborating, planning, participating, facilitation, preparing and submitting work plans, reports, and summaries. Duties of this position include researching, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data for planning, developing, and monitoring of Public Health Programs and initiatives associated with substance related and addiction disorders. You serve as the Project Manager for Federally Funded Grant Programs, which includes the oversight, management, and monitoring of all aspects of the contracted program, to include fiscal and programmatic components; as well as developing contract language, work statements and reports, conducting meetings, and visiting project sites.You also participate in the implementation and review of Funding Initiative Announcements to address statewide substance use epidemics. This includes the development of tools for assessing the applicant’s ability to respond to the crisis and monitoring grants awarded to include use of program evaluation tools and metrics. In addition, you monitor and support SCAs through review of treatment needs assessment and plans using pertinent approved data sources and conduct on-site reviews for evaluation of case management and treatment activities.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 60-minute lunch.Telework-Preferred (part-time): You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Overtime and travel, including periods of overnight travel as neededFree parkingSalary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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.