COUNTY ALCOHOLISM COORDINATOR

Code: 05508 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, plans, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation services and prevention programs provided in a county by public agencies and/or private organizations, and in some instances may also supervise the providing of direct alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation services to clients; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Assesses the county's service needs and problems, systematically and on an ongoing bases with respect to alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
• Develops and seeks cooperation for a planning process to facilitate the coordination and improvement of the alcoholism treatment services network.
• Takes the lead in conducting the process resulting in the development of a comprehensive county alcoholism service plan which includes the providing of treatment and rehabilitation services and the provision of education and early intervention activities especially targeted to high risk populations.
• Writes the final annual County Alcoholism Service Plan including needs assessment, catalog of services, action plan, and budget with justification.
• Plans, develops, and aids in the establishment of alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation services, education and training needs, survey and planning processes, and occupational programs to meet local needs.
• Establishes a local advisory committee on alcoholism whose charge is providing advice and assistance to the county executive or administrator and/or freeholders regarding services and funding in the alcoholism field.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the local advisory committee on alcoholism, provides staff and technical assistance, and training and expertise necessary to assist the committee in fulfilling its charge.
• Establishes and maintains an active liaison with representatives of alcoholism treatment services, appropriate social support services, and with appropriate officials of the various levels of government.
• Establishes and maintains an active interdepartmental linkage to ensure the development of alcoholism services coordinated with other health and human service programs.
• Coordinates service delivery so as to result in establishment and maintenance of all the components of a continuum of care for county residents.
• Studies and evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs.
• Monitors the providing of direct clinical services to clients by various agencies on a contractual basis to the county to determine if program goals and objectives are being met.
• Monitors, evaluates, and provides administrative direction over the operations of county funded alcoholism treatment services.
• 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, health care, or theology.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in providing treatment and rehabilitation services to alcoholics and/or the prevention of alcohol abuse, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity and which shall have included planning, organizing, and developing treatment, rehabilitation, or prevention services.

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, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective administration and management.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of professional planning and evaluating alcoholism programs.
• Knowledge of current organization of alcoholism services available in the county and the interrelation of these services with other fields of service after a period of training.
• Knowledge of the field of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, state and federal statutes, and systems of planning and care.
• Ability to adapt the methods and techniques of professional planning and evaluation to the alcoholism field.
• Ability to plan a service delivery system.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with federal, state, and local government officials and public and private agencies, organizations, and professionals.
• Ability to work harmoniously with people.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to speak effectively at public gatherings.
• Ability to identify, define, prioritize, and develop plans for actions to be taken to ameliorate identified problems as they relate to a comprehensive alcoholism service program.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• 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.

Note

The 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.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, health care or theology, may be substituted for one (1) year of the nonsupervisory experience described above.