Job Specification
DIRECTOR INTOXICATED DRIVER RESOURCE CENTER
DEFINITION:
Under direction organizes, develops, and directs the operation of
an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center which serves as a Community
Treatment Referral Center and/or itself provides for
evaluation/treatment for drivers convicted of operating motor
vehicles under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs;
monitors said persons for compliance with court-ordered
alcoholism or drug treatment or alternative or community service;
does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustration
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:
Directs daily activities of an Intoxicated Driver Resource
Center.
Establishes a work schedule and assists in evaluation of clients.
Supervises and schedules client treatment referrals.
Establishes and maintains a client tracking/reporting system.
Establishes and maintains a liaison and working relationship with
other agencies including, but not limited to, the Division of
Addiction Services, NJ Department of Health and Senior Services,
detention centers, municipal courts, Division of Motor Vehicles,
alcoholism/drug treatment agencies, jails, and so forth
pertaining to intoxicated driver programs and related matters.
Develops and implements programs of counseling/education in the
area of alcohol and drug abuse.
Provides instruction and supervision to staff members.
Reviews and analyzes current laws/rules/regulations and
recommends guidelines, standards, and information references
applicable to clients with alcohol/drug problems and the
functioning of an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
Creates and maintains effective public relations with the general
public, community groups, and other agencies.
Compiles data and develops grant applications for various
projects funded by the federal government in the area of
intoxicated drivers.
Defines and monitors contract compliance obligations.
Prepares and submits annual operating budget for approval.
Directs establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Prepares correspondence and memoranda in conjunction with this
work.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the treatment of
alcoholism..
NOTE: Possession of a Certified Alcoholism Counseling
Certificate (CACC), under a program approved by the NJ Division
of Addiction Services may be substituted for the indicated
experience.
LICENSE:
Appointee 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 essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of local/state/federal laws and regulations concerning
alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
Knowledge of techniques used in administration of records.
Knowledge of psychological and social problems of alcoholic and
drug dependent persons.
Knowledge of effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and human
behavior.
Knowledge of techniques used to collect/analyze factual
information on clients to draw sound conclusions for appropriate
actions and client relations.
Knowledge of problems involved in dealing constructively with
personality disorders, social behavior, and social relationships
caused by dependency on alcohol or drugs.
Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop
effective work methods.
Ability to give proper assignment and instruction to counselors
and other staff, and supervise performance of their work.
Ability to make effective use of available funds, personnel,
equipment, materials, supplies, and space.
Ability to conduct presentations before professional and
community groups, and the general public concerning
problems/programs in the alcoholism field.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions,
and recommendations.
Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records
and files.
Ability 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, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform 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 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06127 | | L | C | | N/A | 24 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/15/1998 |
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