- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
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Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (Local Government) - Potter County D&A Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania county in a civil service covered position as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee for one or more years?
* QUESTION 2 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.
* QUESTION 3 Do you possess one or more years of full-time direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting?
* QUESTION 4 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.
* QUESTION 5 How much graduate coursework have you completed in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Work or Social Welfare, Psychology, or a related behavioral science? 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 you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
* QUESTION 6 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 question 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 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.
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* QUESTION 7 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SERVICE AND TREATMENT ASSESSMENTSAssess the need for services and appropriate treatment by developing therapeutic relationships with clients who have drug and/or alcohol problems, their families, and/or involved collaterals. Interview clients, their families, and/or involved collaterals using clinical judgment, appropriate assessment instruments, Addiction Severity Index (ASI), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), other DDAP approved assessment tools, clients' life and medical histories, etc.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience assessing the need for services and appropriate treatment through relationships with clients, families, and others; AND interviewing clients, families, and others using appropriate/approved assessment tools or life and medical histories.
B. I have experience interviewing clients, families, or others using appropriate/approved assessment tools or life and medical histories.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to social welfare, chemical dependency, individuals and families, or interviewing.
* QUESTION 8 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience assessing the need for services or treatment
- Your experience interviewing (i.e., who was interviewed using what tools/information)
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Monitor the treatment progress of clients and discharge planning, through telephone calls, personal visits, and review of treatment progress reports; conduct utilization review. Orient clients to the program, policies, procedures, and treatment process through oral explanation.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience monitoring the treatment progress of clients or discharge planning via telephone, personal visits, or review of treatment progress reports; conducting utilization reviews; AND orienting clients to the program, policies, procedures, or treatment process.
B. I have experience monitoring the progress of clients by reviewing treatment progress reports; OR orienting clients to the program, policies, procedures, or treatment process.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to DSM-5 courses, human behavior, communities and organizations, or social work.
* QUESTION 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience monitoring treatment progress
- Your experience conducting utilization reviews
- Your experience orienting clients to programs, processes, etc.
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Develop and implement a comprehensive service/goal plan based on the results of the assessment process and update clients' service plans. Write reports and case notes and maintain client records as required by policy and regulation. Maintain confidentiality concerning client information in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and/or local regulations and policies.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing and implementing comprehensive service/goal plans based on the results of the assessment process; updating clients' service plans; writing reports or case notes; AND maintaining clients' records according to policies or regulations.
B. I have experience implementing comprehensive service/goal plans; writing reports or case notes; OR maintaining clients' records according to policies or regulations.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
* QUESTION 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience developing or implementing plans
- Your experience updating service plans
- Your experience writing reports, case notes or maintaining client records
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Advocate for clients with other agencies or organizations to maximize clients' benefits and access to services using oral and/or written communication. Ensure access to drug and alcohol treatment services and coordinate access to ancillary services, such as housing, childcare, medical, financial, and vocational rehabilitation services through oral and written communications.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience advocating for clients with other agencies or organizations regarding clients' benefits or access to services; AND ensuring and coordinating client access to drug and alcohol treatment services or ancillary services, such as housing, medical, financial, etc.
B. I have experience ensuring or coordinating client access to drug and alcohol treatment services or ancillary services, such as housing, medical, financial, etc.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your experience as an advocate for clients
- Your experience ensuring or coordinating access to services for clients
- Your specific duties and responsibilities
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
