ASAP Program Director (Alcohol Safety Action Program Administrator)

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj08), VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs all functional and adjudication operations of the alcohol safety action program (ASAP) office, overseeing all aspects, including implementation of the VASAP client classification system used to determine needed level of service including probation, education, public information and special programs, and monitors all probation, financial and support services to ensure compliance with local and state standards. The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description. Directs and evaluates all operational activities of a certified Alcohol Safety Action Program to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery; Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and operational practices consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, County policies, and Commission on VASAP standards; Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for professional, technical, and administrative staff; Establishes organizational priorities and ensures accountability for program performance; Directs strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery; Develops and administers the program budget; Oversees fiscal operations; Authorizes expenditures; Negotiates and administers contracts and ensures sound stewardship of public resources; Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the judiciary, criminal justice agencies, behavioral health providers, governmental organizations, treatment providers, and community stakeholders; Represents the program before public agencies, professional organizations, advisory boards, and community groups; Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards; Ensures organizational compliance and provides technical guidance regarding program administration; Directs activities necessary to maintain certification by the Commission on VASAP, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, audits, reporting requirements, and performance measures; Prepares and presents administrative, operational, fiscal, and statistical reports and recommendations to the local Policy Board, the Commission on VASAP, County leadership, and other governing or advisory bodies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, business administration, or a closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible management experience directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs, including responsibility for personnel supervision, fiscal administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership
• Valid driver's license (required at the time of application)
• Criminal Background Investigation
• Child Protective Services
• Credit
• Driving Record Check

Nice To Haves

• Progressively responsible management or leadership experience working in criminal justice, court services, public safety, behavioral health, substance abuse services, human services, or a related field
• Experience supervising professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and providing performance management in a human services, juvenile justice, child welfare, or criminal justice setting
• Professional experience within the criminal justice or court system
• Experience with substance use behavior or health-impaired driving treatment prevention or related programs
• Significant budget and fiscal management experience
• Experience with grants and/or contracts
• Experience with audits, accreditation regulatory requirements, or formal compliance review
• Experience working with courts, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, state agencies, treatment providers, elected or appointed officials, and other external partners
• Experience using data and performance measures
• Experience leading organizational change

Responsibilities

• Directs and evaluates all operational activities of a certified Alcohol Safety Action Program to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and operational practices consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, County policies, and Commission on VASAP standards
• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for professional, technical, and administrative staff
• Establishes organizational priorities and ensures accountability for program performance
• Directs strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery
• Develops and administers the program budget
• Oversees fiscal operations
• Authorizes expenditures
• Negotiates and administers contracts and ensures sound stewardship of public resources
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the judiciary, criminal justice agencies, behavioral health providers, governmental organizations, treatment providers, and community stakeholders
• Represents the program before public agencies, professional organizations, advisory boards, and community groups
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards
• Ensures organizational compliance and provides technical guidance regarding program administration
• Directs activities necessary to maintain certification by the Commission on VASAP, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, audits, reporting requirements, and performance measures
• Prepares and presents administrative, operational, fiscal, and statistical reports and recommendations to the local Policy Board, the Commission on VASAP, County leadership, and other governing or advisory bodies

Benefits

• Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

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