Job Summary:

Develops and conducts alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and training programs and provides technical assistance to drug abuse service providers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, reviews, evaluates, and distributes educational materials to increase individual, family, and community participation in local substance abuse programs and trainings; collects and evaluates data. Conducts training and provides technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies.
• Organizes public awareness and involvement activities and facilitates public meetings and conferences related to community alcohol and drug abuse.
• Carries out community planning processes including data collection and analysis, determination of capacity, preparation of issue plans, implementation of research-based strategies, and evaluation of outcomes. Reviews new local, state, and federal laws and modifies programs to reflect related mandates.
• Monitors contract service providers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. Evaluates appropriateness and quality of prevention and treatment services provided by comparing performance to contractor guidelines.
• Assists in the development of internal/external grants; assists in the request for proposal processes.
• Conducts preplacement screenings and addiction assessments for people with alcohol and other drug-related problems and/or co-occurring mental illness conditions. Reviews client behaviors or indicators common to client success and premature failure; recommends strength-based approaches that facilitate successful treatment outcomes.

• Refers clients to local treatment agencies and other resources. Follows-up to ensure treatment engagement. Participates in care coordination reviews. Evaluates the outcomes of client activity in- and post-treatment.
• Provides backup coverage for other staff performing treatment services duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to research, compile, analyze, interpret, and disseminate information.
• Competency to develop, conduct, and evaluate educational and training programs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences as they relate to program and service delivery.
• Able to prepare reports and maintain records; interpret regulations; and evaluate compliance with prevention/treatment service provider contracts.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, contractors, clients, and community groups; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of situations including public forums; and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Education and Experience:

• A Masters degree in the health or social sciences or a closely related field.
• At least one year of experience in an alcohol/or other drug abuse prevention or treatment services setting that included providing related services in at least two of the following areas: prevention, planning, education, intervention, screening, assessment, or administration.
• A valid drivers license or the ability to arrange transportation for field travel.
• State Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification as required.
• Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug test.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.