PROGRAM COORDINATOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE DEFINITION:
Under direction plans, develops, implements, administers, and coordinates drug and alcohol abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for the jurisdiction; does related work as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Implements decisions and policies of federal and state agencies.
Plans, initiates, and develops drug and alcohol programs within the jurisdiction for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug and alcohol addicts or abusers.
Coordinates and integrates the operations of drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Monitors and evaluates the drug and/or alcohol services contracted out to public or private agencies or organizations.
Develops a management information system and related procedures, systems, controls, and manuals.
Develops and disseminates administrative policies, staff operating procedures, and other administrative aids necessary for efficient program operation.
Prepares and submits periodic and special management reports, directives, proposals, or documents.
Ensures efficient collection and retrieval of program data necessary for preparation and submittal of reports, applications, and proposals required or requested by applicable funding, supporting, or contracting agencies.
Prepares and submits grants to obtain federal and state funding for drug and alcohol abuse programs.
Defines and monitors contract compliance obligations.
Provides regular assessments of program needs, achievements, status, and/or anticipated progress as well as overall evaluation of programs.
Prepares and submits operating budget.
Prepares job specifications, plans staffing patterns, and provides direction for the assignment, training, performance, and evaluation of staff.
Develops and maintains programs of community education, involvement, and information to ensure active public support.
Plans, conducts, supervises, or participates in inservice workshops, field visitations, or speaking engagements to inform or educate other agencies, groups, or public at large.
Serves as representative to and liaison with funding and other agencies and organizations by which such services are provided on a contracted basis.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of professional administrative experience in an agency operating drug and/or alcohol abuse and/or rehabilitation programs.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, guidance or counseling; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: " Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of existing services pertinent to drug and/or alcohol abuse prevention and of community organizations and treatment rehabilitation programs.
Knowledge of modern education techniques and practices relating to drug and alcohol abuse.
Knowledge of New Jersey local and state laws, procedures, regulations, and organizations pertaining to narcotic and drug abuse after a period of training.
Knowledge of federal and state criminal, civil, and regulatory laws related to drug abuse.
Knowledge of the New Jersey drug abuse scene in the inner and outer city and in suburban, exurban, and rural areas.
Knowledge of current facts, theories, hypothesis, programs, and research in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse.
Knowledge of both traditional and unique therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation modalities and techniques for drug and alcohol abuse.
Knowledge of management techniques, operating procedures, and personnel practices with regard to the definition of specific program goals and requirements.
Knowledge of the establishment of priorities, skills and performance analysis, organization and workflow, training methodology, tests and measurements, data control, and documentation.
Knowledge and proficiency in verbal, written, and graphic communication involved with the dissemination of inter- or intra-agency documentation and public information.
Knowledge of employee relations, assignment of responsibility, and delegation of authority to ensure efficiency of the operation necessary to achieve defined program objectives.
Knowledge in the areas of needs assessment, management by objectives, staff selection, community resources utilization, interagency cooperation, and public relations.
Ability to utilize verbal, written, and graphic communication effectively.
Ability to implement conventional practices or develop new procedures to achieve administrative objectives in the areas of program development, data collection, training evaluation, and communications.
Ability to review critically and revise ongoing programs as circumstance and changing needs require.
Ability to review and analyze current programs and activities realistically with a view toward making innovative revisions and additions under changing conditions.
Ability to make the fullest possible use of available community resources.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency, with community groups, and with public and private agencies.
Ability to develop viable ancillary services by providing training to cooperating agencies and schools and to professional and voluntary workers.
Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise staff.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, budget, progress, program evaluation, and other periodic reports of activities containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
