DEFINITION:
Assists the director in planning, developing, implementing, administering and coordinating drug abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs or clinics for the jurisdiction; does related work 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:
Assists in implementing decisions and policies of the Federal and State Agencies.
Carries out the policies as determined by local Drug Treatment Board.
Assists in the planning, initiating and developing drug programs where needed within the jurisdiction for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers.
Assists in developing and disseminating administrative polices, staff operating procedures, and other administrative aids necessary for efficient internal program operation.
Prepares and submits periodic and special management reports, directives, proposals or documents.
Assures the efficient collection and retrieval of program data necessary for the preparation and submittal of reports, applications, proposals required or requested by applicable funding, supporting or contracting agencies.
Defines and monitors contract compliance obligations.
Provides regular assessments of program needs, achievements, status and/or anticipated progress as well as overall evaluation of program accomplishment.
Assists in preparing and submitting capital and operating budgets.
Plans staffing patterns and provides direction for the assignment, training, performance and evaluation of staff.
Assists in developing and maintaining programs of community education, involvement and information to assure active public support.
Plans, conducts, and participates in in-service workshops, field visitations, or speaking engagements to inform or educate other agencies, groups, or the public.
Serves as a representative to and liaison with funding and other agencies and organizations.
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:
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.
Seven (7) years of professional administrative experience in an agency operating drug abuse and/or drug rehabilitation programs.
OR<>
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, guidance or counseling from an accredited college or university; and two (2) 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 judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ 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 existing services pertinent to drug abuse prevention and of community organizations and treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Knowledge of New Jersey local and state laws, procedures, regulations and organizations pertaining to narcotic and drug abuse.
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 city and in suburban, exurban areas.
Knowledge of current facts, theories, hypothesis, programs and research in the area of narcotic and dangerous drugs.
Knowledge of both traditional and unique therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation modalities and techniques.
Knowledge of management techniques, operating procedures and personnel practices with regard to the definition of specific program goals and requirements.
Knowledge of approved practices and methods used in dealing with drug abusers for rehabilitation purposes.
Knowledge of local/state/federal laws and regulations concerning drug abuse.
Knowledge of techniques used in administration of records.
Knowledge of psychological and social problems of and drug dependent persons.
Knowledge 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 drugs.
Ability to review an anyalze current programs and activities with a view toward making innovative revisions and additions as may become necessary under changing conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency, community groups and public and private agencies.
Ability to develop viable ancillary services by providing training to cooperating agencies and schools and to professional and volunteer workers.
Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop effective work methods.
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 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.
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Assists in implementing decisions and policies of the Federal and State Agencies.
Carries out the policies as determined by local Drug Treatment Board.
Assists in the planning, initiating and developing drug programs where needed within the jurisdiction for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers.
Assists in developing and disseminating administrative polices, staff operating procedures, and other administrative aids necessary for efficient internal program operation.
Prepares and submits periodic and special management reports, directives, proposals or documents.
Assures the efficient collection and retrieval of program data necessary for the preparation and submittal of reports, applications, proposals required or requested by applicable funding, supporting or contracting agencies.
Defines and monitors contract compliance obligations.
Provides regular assessments of program needs, achievements, status and/or anticipated progress as well as overall evaluation of program accomplishment.
Assists in preparing and submitting capital and operating budgets.
Plans staffing patterns and provides direction for the assignment, training, performance and evaluation of staff.
Assists in developing and maintaining programs of community education, involvement and information to assure active public support.
Plans, conducts, and participates in in-service workshops, field visitations, or speaking engagements to inform or educate other agencies, groups, or the public.
Serves as a representative to and liaison with funding and other agencies and organizations.
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Knowledge of existing services pertinent to drug abuse prevention and of community organizations and treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Knowledge of New Jersey local and state laws, procedures, regulations and organizations pertaining to narcotic and drug abuse.
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 city and in suburban, exurban areas.
Knowledge of current facts, theories, hypothesis, programs and research in the area of narcotic and dangerous drugs.
Knowledge of both traditional and unique therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation modalities and techniques.
Knowledge of management techniques, operating procedures and personnel practices with regard to the definition of specific program goals and requirements.
Knowledge of approved practices and methods used in dealing with drug abusers for rehabilitation purposes.
Knowledge of local/state/federal laws and regulations concerning drug abuse.
Knowledge of techniques used in administration of records.
Knowledge of psychological and social problems of and drug dependent persons.
Knowledge 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 drugs.
Ability to review an anyalze current programs and activities with a view toward making innovative revisions and additions as may become necessary under changing conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency, community groups and public and private agencies.
Ability to develop viable ancillary services by providing training to cooperating agencies and schools and to professional and volunteer workers.
Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop effective work methods.
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 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.
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Assists in developing and disseminating administrative polices, staff operating procedures, and other administrative aids necessary for efficient internal program operation. Prepares and submits periodic and special management reports, directives, proposals or documents. Assures the efficient collection and retrieval of program data necessary for the preparation and submittal of reports, applications, proposals required or requested by applicable funding, supporting or contracting agencies. Defines and monitors contract compliance obligations. Provides regular assessments of program needs, achievements, status and/or anticipated progress as well as overall evaluation of program accomplishment. Assists in preparing and submitting capital and operating budgets. Plans staffing patterns and provides direction for the assignment, training, performance and evaluation of staff. 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Ability to develop viable ancillary services by providing training to cooperating agencies and schools and to professional and volunteer workers. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop effective work methods. 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 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. 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