Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee

Job Summary Organization: Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Job Code/Title: Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee Type Position: Full Time Salary Range: $23.51 Pay Grade: 16 Posting Length: 10 Business Days Posting Dates: 03/11/2026 - 03/25/2026 Contact Name/Number: Charles Martin III/(717) 261-3150 Job Description: See Below

ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATE(S):

A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

County of Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

HOW TO APPLY – ALL CANDIDATES

The following materials must be received by the Franklin County Human Resources.

If interested in applying, please complete the online application.

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.

Franklin County IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

About Us

Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000+ residents that call this beautiful area "home."

Requirements

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Job Description

FRANKLIN COUNTY

DRUG/ALCOHOL CASEMANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TRAINEE June 9, 1998

Position Description Non-Exempt

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

This is professional work of a trainee nature in the field of drug and alcohol providing, a full range of case management services under the supervision of a higher level professional.

Employees in this class participate in a formalized training program in order to acquaint them with the functions of drug and alcohol case management. The training, which is a combination of formalized instruction as well as on-the-job training, is geared to providing the employee with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to provide a full range of case management services to alcohol and other drug clients. As training progresses employees are given more latitude in terms of identifying, referring and authorizing appropriate services for the alcohol and other drug clients in order to ensure that they have access to services in a continuum of care. Employees receive training and work towards sharpening their interpersonal skills in order to enable them to develop a rapport with the client they are serving, and become a client advocate so as to assist them throughout the provisions in their services plan. Employees begin to monitor client progress in the treatment system. Employees receive training in the appropriate regulations, policies and procedures and are encouraged to develop skills involving initiative and independent judgment. As training progresses the employees are responsible for managing a small caseload of clients and are expected to carry out the administration of this caseload under direct and close supervision. Supervision is received from a higher level case manager or from a supervisory or administrative staff member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Learn appropriate assessment practices and techniques in order to obtain necessary

information from clients, family and/or involved collaterals for the identification of

service needs for drug and alcohol related problems.

2. Receive training and assists in the determination of the level of care required based

on placement guidelines.

3. Receives training and assists in the determination of appropriate funding arrangements

and learns to authorize or recommend services for alcohol or other drug clients.

4. Participates in monitoring client treatment progress and/or the performance of

utilization review activity.

5. Receives training and assists in the coordination and provision of access to available alcohol and other drug and ancillary services, such as housing, child care, medical

and financial services.

6. Learns to develop and implement a client service plan based on the results obtained from the assessment process.

7. Receives training and assists in the orientation of clients to the program, policy,

procedures and treatment process.

8. Learns to conduct client follow-ups at required intervals.

9. Develops skills in serving as an advocate for client.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB

1. Provide community outreach services/training as needed.

2. Attend meetings, training, in services as required.

3. Assist in resolving client/program complaints.

4. Perform other job related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Will receive initial training and upon successful completion to Supervisors satisfaction, will receive occasional instruction and supervision from Program Specialist, in regard to daily work duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None.

Contact Details

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!

To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 717-261-3150.

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide advancement opportunities to everyone. Our employment practices are not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other categories protected by law.