Class Code: 06359
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OF BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY
NATURE OF WORK
This is
administrative work involving major responsibility for planning, coordinating
and assisting in the preparation and development of all program plans for the
operation of the Broward Addiction Recovery centers in the division.
Work involves
assisting in all administrative duties and responsibility for managing all
grants and general revenue budgets of all Division programs. Oversees the Financial Unit
of the Division. Supervises the Division’s Performance Improvement Team. Oversees the Facilities and Support services
and coordinates all human resources issues for the Division. Work is performed with considerable
independence within established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences,
reports, and observation of program effectiveness.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Provides
supervision and oversight for the Facilities Management Unit including
security, maintenance, and custodial staff, and van drivers.
Provides
supervision and oversight for the Contracts/Grants Management Unit with oversight
of all contracts and grants that come into the Division.
Plans, coordinates
and assists in the preparation and development of all program proposals.
Monitors
the Medical Records contract.
Oversees the
operations of the Financial Unit, including budget, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, payroll, and client, Medicaid, and other third party billing.
Supervises
the Performance Improvement activities. Oversees
all in-service training activities.
Functions
as the Division=s
Human Resources liaison. Serves as the Division
liaison to the Advisory Board for Advisory Board Trust fund and the annual
fund-raiser.
Serves
as Acting Director in the absence of the director.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough
knowledge of substance abuse program administration and general administrative
practices.
Thorough
knowledge of the management of human resources.
Some
knowledge of the substance abuse and rehabilitation and treatment issues.
Some knowledge of
the laws and regulations related to alcoholism and drug abuse.
Thorough
knowledge of departmental practices, policies and procedures.
Thorough
knowledge of JCAHO requirements for accreditation.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of organization,
management, and administration.
Ability
to assist in the overall administration of the Broward Addiction Recovery
Division.
Ability
to develop and initiate program modifications and changes.
Ability
to prepare complex fiscal reports.
Ability
to plan and coordinate the work of a professional staff.
Ability
to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited
four (4) year college or university with major course work in human services,
health, or public administration or other field closely related to this
assignment; six (6) years of experience in rehabilitation and community
programs, including four (4) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: Yes
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E10/76
R10/07