Substance Abuse Program and Services Manager

The Position: The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur. The current vacancy is in Ukiah and will provide leadership and oversight of Mendocino County's substance use disorder programs, including operations, provider coordination, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and implementation of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) requirements to support accessible, effective, and compliant services. Under administrative direction provides management level oversight over alcohol and other drug program staff and performs highly complex professional level functions involving the development, implementation and maintenance of various prevention and treatment programs, including: identifying needs; managing the administration of grants; developing contracts; developing policies and procedures; and overseeing fiscal and administrative functions associated with programs. Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours. Job Requirements and Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Principles and practices of health and public administration including mental illness, substance abuse and/or addiction; etiology, risk factors, intervention and treatment strategies for a diverse population and public policy and sociological trends as they relate to mental illness and/or substance abuse intervention and treatment. Ethical and legal standards related to client rights and the handling of client information during a treatment regimen. Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues, specifically 42 CFR, part 2.Protocols and procedures of the legal system including the courts. Methods and techniques of research, data collections, statistical analysis and report presentation. Computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. Community needs assessment and public health integration strategies. Interviewing techniques. Adult or adolescent development and the treatment of co-occurring mental disorders. Adult or adolescent learning theory and its application. Unique needs of client based on age, gender, developmental and cultural differences. Skill in: Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff. Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development. Developing and monitoring budgets, contracts, and grant-funded projects. Developing curriculum and teaching classes/workshops. Evaluating program, curriculum and presentation effectiveness. Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems. Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Mental and Physical Abilities: Assess and interpret social, cultural, economic and political trends. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients and those encountered in the course of work. Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Analyze, evaluate and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action. Effectively speak and make presentations before public groups and respond to questions. Effectively handle problems involving several variables in non-standardized situations. Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to use sound and odor perception and discrimination. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Selection Procedure & Other Important Information Important Application Information: It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply. You must complete all sections of the application. A rsum or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a rsum or those that reference "see rsum" will be rejected as incomplete. Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please submit unofficial transcripts with your application. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide an education evaluation. The education evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. This education evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be submitted with the application. Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application. You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character. Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned. It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews. The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list. Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.