Addiction Services Coordinator

County of Summit ADM Board • Akron, OH

3d • $62,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Clinical Services, this role coordinates and monitors addiction, prevention, and wellness promotion services and initiatives within the ADM Board Provider system. The position ensures compliance with service standards, access, and collaboration, and evaluates for effective and efficient utilization of resources. The coordinator collaborates with ADM Board staff to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Ohio Department of Behavioral Health certification standards, alcohol and drug addiction programs; mental health system and regulatory requirements; Ohio mental health and addiction laws; service standards for mental health, addiction and prevention services; client rights; professional ethics; mental health, addiction treatment and prevention program development; community and agency resources available to individuals with mental or addictive disorders.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; understand and interpret certification standards; provide technical assistance; set work priorities, respond to issues on a proactive basis and recommend viable solutions; organize work projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; accomplish short and long range objectives and goals; maintain accurate and complete work records and files; exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job assignments; develop and maintain effective working relationships with job contacts; actively listen to and provide feedback; protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Skill in verbal and written communications; preparing written reports; application of Microsoft Office software and other job-related software; operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
• A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Active State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), with Supervisory Designation
• Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA), in addition to the above mentioned, preferred or obtainable within timeframe assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Administers support, resource identification and linkage to staff, providers and stakeholders on addiction, prevention, wellness promotion, and recovery supports.
• Provides relevant content focusing on addiction, prevention, wellness promotion and recovery related sections of the Community Plan, Community Plan Update and other Board documents.
• Evaluates assigned agency budgets and program narrative summaries annually.
• Coordinates addiction, prevention, wellness promotion, and recovery support activities within the ADM Board Provider Network by facilitating regular meetings, evaluating, approving and monitoring activities.
• Monitors expenditures and submits quarterly reports of time sensitive addiction, prevention, wellness promotion, and recovery support grants from state and federal sources.
• Collects and submits quarterly system capacity reports to ODBH.
• Coordinates the Quick Response Teams throughout Summit County by providing technical assistance, onboarding new teams, collecting outcomes and holding quarterly meetings.
• Maintains an awareness to new addiction, prevention, wellness promotion, and recovery support providers in Summit County.
• Participates in clinical reviews of contract agencies.
• Stays abreast of innovative treatment, prevention, wellness promotion, and recovery interventions to enhance the local system of care.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works overtime as required to meet workload demands.
• Facilitates the Residential Access Meetings to ensure timely access to SUD residential treatment services.

Benefits

• The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADM Board will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and incumbent employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level