Program Supervisor VII – Certified Peer Training and Services - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Austin (010809)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice•Austin, TX

About The Position

Performs highly advanced administrative and supervisory program work for Substance Use Recovery Specialist program. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, Physician Assistant, Gerontology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Intervention, Behavioral Science, or Criminal Justice preferred.
Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, treatment, rehabilitative programming, program administration, public administration, mental health service, or social service experience.
Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
Skill in public address.
Skill to manage program activities.
Skill to establish program goals and objectives.
Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Skill to supervise the work of others.
Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Health and Human Services Regulatory Services Division, current valid license as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board, or a current valid license as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor by the Texas Certification Board. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a governmental program preferred.
Experience with grant implementation, reporting and budgets preferred.
Peer support experience preferred.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
Skill in budget preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and procedures for Substance Use Recovery Peer Specialist program
Oversees the development of guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Monitors and ensures compliance with policies and procedures
Oversees the development and implementation of effective techniques for evaluating program activities.
Establishes goals and obstacles, priorities, and standards for achieving goals
Manages program evaluation activities
Confers with staff on operational problems
Identifies areas in need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies
Develops and evaluates budget requests and proposals
Monitors budget expenditures and makes adjustments as necessary
Oversees special investigations, internal audits, and research studies
Oversees the development, review, and revision of legislation
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Provides liaison with agency staff, other agencies and organizations, and the public
Oversees staff development plans and activities
Provides high-level technical guidance in the program areas.
Oversees recovery peer specialists’ activities, training, certification, development, and documentation in compliance with Texas Recovery Peer Specialist standards.
Supervises the work of others
Provides direct care as needed.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.