Assistant Administrator

Luzerne County, PA
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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Salary

$60,000.00 Annually

Location

111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01956

Department

Drug & Alcohol

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The position of the County Drug and Alcohol Assistant Administrator will be responsible for the oversight of the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and treatment related services. They will also be responsible for the development of the SCA's Prevention and Treatment Needs Assessments and related Plans.

The employee will oversee the submission of prevention and treatment data including ensuring its entry into state driven data systems as well as analysis of the data. They would also assist the Administrator in the development of administrative policies and procedures as well as the development of protocols related to how services are delivered within our bi-county program.

The individual will evaluate provider compliance with contractual requirements through the review of programmatic policies and procedures, record reviews, data reporting, and fiscal management. They would be expected to serve as a resource to providers on a wide range of administrative and professional matters such as fiscal and programmatic performance, contract compliance, state requirements, quality care, and other topics in the achievement of contract objectives. They would be expected to represent the interests of the SCA and to operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and direct the SCA's Prevention and Treatment Needs Assessment and correlated plans and/or updates.
Assist the Administrator with the review of service proposals and selection of providers.
Monitors and evaluates prevention, intervention, treatment, and treatment related services.
Provides technical assistance to providers and their staff in relation to interpretation and implementation of Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs requirements.
Oversees and evaluates provider data entry into state driven data systems.
Assists the Administrator with managing the availability of funds for in-house or contracted services.
Tracks and reports on data needed to prepare state, federal, and or county driven reports.
Assists Administrator with the development of policies and procedures relative to the administration of the SCA and the services it provides.
Directs the implementation of Case Management responsibilities.
Assists the Administrator with assessing provider and SCA staff training needs.
Deliver presentations to various county and/or community groups on drug and alcohol services when needed.
Serves as the liaison to the County in the absence of the Administrator.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Drug and Alcohol addictions.
Knowledge of Drug and Alcohol treatment and prevention methods.
Knowledge of Case and Care Management practices in a human service agency.
Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, budgeting, and management theory.
Knowledge of policy and procedure development.
Ability to identify and coordinate client needs with available services.
Ability to monitor and analyze service provider reports, files, and documentation.
Ability to evaluate the quality of provider prevention and/or treatment services.
Ability to act as a liaison between the Drug and Alcohol delivery system, community groups, and other program services.
Ability to provide technical assistance to prevention and/or treatment providers.
Ability to assess SCA and provider staff training needs and coordinate trainings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

RECRUITMENT METHODS:

Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

Promotion Without Examination
Transfer
Reassignment
Voluntary Demotion
Reinstatement
Civil Service Lists

ELIGIBILITY - ALL CANDIDATE{S):

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for this position:

A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and two (2) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including one (1) year supervising human service professionals; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a

major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a

specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical

specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and four ( 4) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including on (1) year supervising human service professionals; or an Associate's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management and six (6) years of professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency, including one (1) year supervising human service professionals.

2.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

3.) Be a Pennsylvania resident.

4.) Must be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.

ELIGIBILITY - COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY: CLASS RESTRICTIONS:

1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications:

SCA Drug and Alcohol Program Representative
Drug and Alcohol Case Management Supervisor

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.

2.) Meritorious Service, defined as:

The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting.
The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory.

3.) Seniority, Defines: A minimum of twelve months in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 06/08/2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the "How to Apply." Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:

Megan Stone

Human Services - Division Head

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This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Position Details:

Full Time

Civil Service

Permanent

Non-Union

Exempt

Class Code: L0150

Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Range 42

YOU MUST HOLD CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR

THIS POSTING

HOW TO APPLY:

All Internal CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via:

Job Bulletin

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.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

What level of conferred degree do you possess with a major in medicine, nursing, one of the behavioral sciences, public administration or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience supervising human service professionals?

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

Compiles data relative to the quantity and type of service performed by providers, the amount of funds allocated and expended, and the balance on hand in order to prepare monitoring and fiscal reports for submission to county and state authorities. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The actual duties you performed related to data analysis. Your level of responsibility.

Prepares contracts or letters of agreement between private or public providers and the county to provide human services to clients by negotiating terms (e.g., charging fees, client services, time frames, etc.) with provider agencies: and authorizes, for a specified period of time, the county, or out-of-county, provider to provide these services. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

Informs clubs, organizations, schools, citizen groups, or the general public about the nature of the problems of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use and abuse, and of services available to prevent/treat these problems, by making presentations and answering questions from interested parties. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

Provides technical assistance to the county human service provider staff in order to improve client services by advising them in: (1) drug and alcohol abuse prevention techniques; (2) drug and alcohol abuse intervention techniques; (3) developing or changing client fee schedules; (4) reporting requirements; (5) state and federal regulations; or (6) supervisory and reporting relationships. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. A. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in a drug and/or alcohol setting. B. I have professional experience independently performing the complexities of this work behavior in other than a drug and/or alcohol setting. C. I have professional experience independently performing some aspects of this work behavior or have assisted others in the performance of this work behavior. D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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Job ID: 522560140

Originally Posted on: 5/27/2026

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