Treatment Section Chief (Drug and Alcohol Program Supervisor)

Treatment Section Chief (Drug and Alcohol Program Supervisor)

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 Treatment Section Chief (Drug and Alcohol Program Supervisor) within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP's) Bureau of County Program Oversight. As a Treatment Section Chief, you will support DDAP's mission by planning and implementing strategies to enhance the provision of drug and alcohol case management and treatment services. This role offers meaningful challenges and opportunities to lead positive change.

This role oversees complex projects and guides strategic efforts within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. It involves leadership, collaboration, and planning across multiple teams and stakeholders. As a Treatment Section Chief, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Leadership: Guide planning, development, and implementation of multiple high-level initiatives
• Team Supervision: Direct the work of Drug and Alcohol Program Analysts who manage key services and systems
• Grant Oversight: Ensure compliance with grant requirements and monitor activities across funded programs
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with Single County Authorities and internal and external partners
• Policy Analysis: Evaluate policies, procedures, and regulations to support program priorities
• Committee Support: Represent the department on committees and coordinate their operations

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days a week in the office 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst; or
• Three years of professional experience in social service and human development programs including two years of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience one of which must be in the drug and alcohol field; 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:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on 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.