Class Code: 06360
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROGRAM MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
This is advanced
administrative, supervisory work in managing a substance abuse rehabilitation
program.
Work involves the
responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the services of major
substance abuse treatment units. Duties require that an employee in this class
exercise thorough knowledge of administrative principles and techniques as well
substance abuse treatment techniques and procedures of a rehabilitative nature.
General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews
completed work for effectiveness of results.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Develops treatment
programs of a therapeutic and rehabilitative nature to assist clients in
overcoming social, psychological or emotional problems.
Directs the
treatment program staff at a large unit or units in developing means of
involving clients in planning and assuming responsibility for their
rehabilitation.
Consults with
physicians, nurses, administrative and counseling staff relative to client
issues and other functions to improve quality of service. Analyzes counseling
procedures and techniques so as to improve treatment.
Develops, evaluates,
and monitors program procedures, internal procedures, and internal performance
assessment and/or staff development systems.
Attends regularly
scheduled staff conferences, meetings and seminars related to substance abuse
or employee development training to contribute to the professional growth of
program personnel.
Maintains a liaison
between related community programs, agencies and organizations.
Coordinates record
keeping systems for effective program evaluation. Consults with unit
supervisors to evaluate treatment or educational programs. Receives reports and
maintains records of the activities of treatment or of external training units
as required; compiles narrative and statistical information.
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge
of methods, procedures and practices of substance abuse treatment facilities.
Considerable
knowledge of current laws, developments and literature in area of substance
abuse.
Ability to develop
policies and procedures which will improve the quality of service for client
rehabilitation.
Considerable
knowledge of the general and specialized areas of substance abuse and current
practices of rehabilitation.
Considerable
knowledge of various county treatment programs and their modalities.
Thorough knowledge
of administrative and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Ability to plan,
supervise and coordinate the work of others in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale.
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
Master's Degree from
an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, clinical social
work or other behavioral science; six (6) years of experience in substance
abuse services including direct services, supervision, program planning and
administration; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and
experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Class Spec.
Estab./Revised: E05/94; R02/02; R12/05