Job description
Job Description:
Must be certified as a Prevention Specialist through (IC&RC or NAADAC) within one (1) year from date of hire OR complete state endorsed Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within six (6) months from date of hire.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.
JOB SUMMARY
Oversees the countywide Substance Use Disorders Prevention (SUD) Program. Oversees SUD contracts and service delivery with local providers to ensure the program meets its stated objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or other closely related field, plus four (4) years of closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Must be certified as a Prevention Specialist through (IC&RC or NAADAC) within one (1) year from date of hire OR complete state endorsed Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior supervisory experience.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.
Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the SUD prevention and education programs and contracted services within the community.
- Administers the development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of SUD prevention programs.
- Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
- Oversees the contracting process and service delivery by developing, negotiating, coordinating and program auditing of all contracted prevention services.
- Work closely with licensed professionals within the SUD community, to educate and support effective best practice prevention and intervention practices.
- Assists with preparing and administering budget and expenditures, contracts, grant applications, and proposals.
- Manage the SUD prevention payment system and data outcomes by coordinating the Web Internet Treatment Service (WITS) entries, authorizing payments, tracking utilization, and developing, implementing and analyzing reports.
- Reviews invoices from contactors for accuracy and compliance and authorizes payment.
- Conducts annual audit and program site visits to of SUD prevention providers.
- Ensures the SUD prevention services remains in compliance with Utah Code, State Rules, local ordinances, County policy and procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Prepares and ensures all program reports, narratives, and statistical information is accurate, complete, and submitted to agencies in a timely manner.
- Helps establish community coalitions of multiple supporting entities within the county, with similar goals, to increase community understanding and awareness of best practice SUD prevention strategies.
- Serves as technical expert and consultant by providing presentations, trainings to community stakeholders, county employees and departments, and public agencies.
- Represents the department and attends and participates in meetings, seminars, training and other assigned activities.
The Substance Abuse Prevention Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the Substance Use Disorder Prevention team and program. S/he manages a team of Health Educators who 1) work closely with contracted organizations to implement evidence-based programs and strategies, 2) work closely with the State of Utah on grant management and prevention efforts, and 3) support and train community coalitions. This position requires stellar organization, critical thinking, and management capabilities, including: excellent program, contract, and budget management; strong supervisory skills; and ability to envision and implement innovative strategies to increase prevention and upstream efforts. Experience working in health equity, with communities, and with diverse populations.
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