Substance Abuse Program Manager

sjgov•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Two years of work experience as a Substance Abuse Program Supervisor in San Joaquin County service.
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in psychology, social work, business or public administration, or closely related field.
Three years of counseling or case management experience in a substance abuse or social crisis program, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a current certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California. Certification must be maintained, as defined by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 9. Failure to maintain certification may result in release from employment.
Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California; or Psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology; or Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; or an Intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, can substitute for the above-required certification.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the County’s Substance Abuse Program; principles and practices of supervision, training and management; methods and techniques of individual and group counseling; physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency; community agencies and resources; program development; public relations techniques; budgetary principles and practices; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations.
Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of others; supervise and train others; interpret and apply all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the County’s Substance Abuse Program; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, community agencies and the public; interview and counsel others; develop and implement training and treatment programs; operate computers and related software; utilize computers and office automation equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education up to two years, but may not substitute for the specialized education requirement.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of a large drug or alcohol program, including case management activities; selects, assigns, trains and evaluates staff; designs and implements orientation, training and staff development programs.
Prepares budget requests and monitors the program budget; determines staffing and program needs; prepares justifications; reviews and authorizes expenditures.
Plans, develops and implements alcohol and other drug programs including annual program plans; monitors programs for compliance with state and federal laws; assists state and federal officials with program audits; may respond to audits and recommend program changes.
Develops program goals and objectives; develops and implements program policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations; assists in developing department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
Plans and conducts individual and group counseling sessions; discusses and evaluates individual and family behavioral, social and psychological issues which affect treatment and progress; determines most effective treatment plans, implements plans and evaluates progress.
Leads group discussions and education classes; works with groups to provide a supportive environment to encourage clients to remain substance free; participates in training programs to maintain group facilitator skills.
Perform special project assignments such as assisting in developing, implementing and modifying curricula; performing special assignments related to new programs or changes in existing programs; developing and implementing new procedures; participating on committees and task forces; resolving issues in delivery of services and operations.
Gathers and analyzes data and maintains records; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and informational literature; designs reports and forms.
Serves as liaison between Health Care Services and community agencies and groups; speaks before public groups.
Maintains records; gathers and analyzes data; prepares reports and correspondence.
Participates in staff meetings; coordinates programs with other directors and outside service groups.

Benefits

Option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage: $1,000 for 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service; $3,000 for 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service; $5,000 for 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service; $10,000 for 10 years of continuous service or more. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.
Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.