ASAP Program Director (Alcohol Safety Action Program Administrator)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fj08), VA

About The Position

The Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) is a criminal justice program dedicated to reducing impaired driving and improving transportation safety in Fairfax County. In partnership with courts and community-based providers, it delivers alcohol and other drug education and coordinates treatment referrals for individuals convicted of DUI and related offenses. ASAP serves the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court, and General District Court, and operates under the oversight of the Commission on VASAP and the Fairfax ASAP Policy Board. The ASAP Program Director directs the administration of a court-mandated Alcohol Safety Action Program certified by the Commission on VASAP. The Director leads program operations, personnel management, fiscal administration, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning; implements services authorized by the local Policy Board and required by the Commission; and serves as the principal liaison to the judiciary, treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, and community stakeholders. The position directs functional and adjudication operations, oversees implementation of the VASAP client classification system, and monitors probation, financial, and support services for compliance with local and state standards. The position reports to the JDRDC Deputy Director. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, business administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, plus five years of progressively responsible management experience directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs. The appointee must complete a criminal background investigation, Child Protective Services Registry check, and credit check. Selection may include a panel interview and practical exercise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, business administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Five years of progressively responsible management experience directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs, including personnel supervision, fiscal administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
Knowledge of executive leadership, public administration, and organizational management.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards governing Alcohol Safety Action Programs.
Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous process improvement.
Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, financial management, contract administration, procurement principles, and resource management.
Knowledge of employee supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to impaired driving intervention, community supervision, substance use education, treatment referral, and behavior change.
Ability to direct and evaluate complex public programs with operational, fiscal, contractual, and regulatory responsibilities.
Ability to analyze organizational performance and operational and financial data and develop strategic recommendations.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and professional standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, elected officials, government agencies, criminal justice partners, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting complex reports.
Ability to use technology and information systems for executive decision-making, organizational oversight, and program accountability.
Must complete a criminal background investigation, Child Protective Services Registry check, and credit check to the employer’s satisfaction.
Ability to communicate clearly, travel independently to meetings, trainings, and conferences, and use keyboard-driven equipment; duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years supervising professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and performance management in a human services, juvenile justice, child welfare, or criminal justice setting.
Direct service experience or program management experience in a criminal justice-related program, court, corrections, public safety, or related setting.
Senior leadership experience overseeing criminal justice, court, corrections, public safety, or related programs.
Experience with substance use, behavior, health, impaired-driving treatment, prevention, or related programs.
Significant management responsibility for operating an annual budget of one million dollars or more.
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.
Ability to use data and performance measures.
Experience leading organizational change.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Direct and evaluate all operational activities of a certified Alcohol Safety Action Program to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and operational practices consistent with applicable laws, regulations, County policies, and Commission on VASAP standards.
Lead, supervise, coach, and manage the performance of professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Establish organizational priorities and ensure accountability for program performance.
Direct strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and administer the program budget; oversee fiscal operations and authorize expenditures.
Negotiate and administer contracts and ensure sound stewardship of public resources.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the judiciary, criminal justice agencies, behavioral health and treatment providers, government organizations, and community stakeholders.
Represent the program before public agencies, professional organizations, advisory boards, and community groups.
Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and Commission on VASAP standards; provide technical guidance regarding program administration.
Direct activities needed to maintain Commission on VASAP certification, including compliance, audits, reporting, and performance measures.
Prepare and present administrative, operational, fiscal, and statistical reports and recommendations to the local Policy Board, Commission on VASAP, County leadership, and other governing or advisory bodies.
Oversee implementation of the VASAP client classification system and monitor probation, financial, and support services for compliance with local and state standards.
Perform related work as required.