Public Health Program Associate 2

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families who are impacted by a gambling or substance use disorder? If so, consider joining the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) as a Public Health Program Associate 2 in the Bureau of County Program Oversight in the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Section. This position works directly with our Problem Gambling Treatment providers and Single County Authorities (SCAs) by monitoring, guiding, and supporting them in meeting the requirements of our grant agreement as well as providing services to individuals and their families. You will have the opportunity to conduct onsite visits to review client files and billing as you ensure compliance with our grant agreement. Bring your ambition to our department and unleash your potential!

As a representative of DDAP, you will perform professional, consultative, and administrative work on behalf of, and throughout the Commonwealth's Gambling Disorder and Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Service System. You will be responsible for planning, developing, and providing technical assistance as well as monitoring programs associated with compulsive and problem gambling treatment and the SCAs. Work involves collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data for planning, developing, and monitoring of public and private programs and initiatives. You will have the opportunity to serve as the project manager, which includes oversight, management, and monitoring of all aspects of the contracted program. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the development of public education
• Developing recovery support services
• Supporting the development of prevention and training programs for other departments
• Participating in workgroups to address gambling related issues
• Drafting contract language

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per month. 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.
• 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:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 1 (commonwealth title);or
• A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
• An 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.
• 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.

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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.