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Jefferson County Commissioners
Job Description
Job Title: Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Substance Abuse
Reports To: Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board and Health &
Human Services Management Team
FLSA Exempt (Y/N): NO
Union: UFeW
BBP: NO
Salary Level: Grade 28
Location: Health & Human Services Department - Castle Hill Mall
Approved By: Human Resource Manager /lWr
Approved Date: I Z - 7 - "'t cr ~
SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall coordination of County substance abuse programs by
preparing grants and contracts, monitoring program service delivery and preparing
community chemical dependency prevention and treatment programs and plans by
performing the following duties. Receives administrative and fiscal guidance and support from
the Jefferson County Health and Human Services Department and policy and program guidance
from the Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board.
.- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Provides staff support to the Jefferson County Substance Abuse Programs Advisory
Board (JCSAPA.)
Monitors the County chemical dependency, prevention, treatment and support programs
to assure performance with plans and contracts and report to the JCSAPA Board.
Prepares plans and applications for funding to support the county chemical dependency,
prevention, treatment and support program in consultation with the JCSAA Board and
with guidelines from JCHHS.
Reports at least annually to the JCSAA Board on monitoring the results of each contract.
The JCSAPA Board may require more frequent reporting schedules.
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In consultation with the JCSAPA Board, selects the contractor who will serve as the
County Chemical Dependency Specialist to perform the intervention, involuntary
detention and commitment duties as described under RCW 70.96A.120 (Treatment
programs and facilities- Admissions-Peace officer duties-Protective custody) and
RCW 70.96A.140 (Involuntary commitment of persons incapacitated by chemical
dependency.)
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Prepares contracts for prevention and treatment services.
Reviews and distributes educational materials and presents information to the JCSAPA
Board, community agencies, community organizations and the general public.
Conducts and compiles assessments to determine substance abuse prevention and
treatment needs and priorities in the community.
Attends Washington Association of County Human Services meetings and other meetings
to ensure current knowledge of policy resources, scientific findings, trends and funding
opportunities as well as attends meetings to improve community coordination.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in phychology,
social work or related discipline and a minimum oflwo (2) years experience in an
alcohol/drug treatment facility or six (6) years progressively responsible work
experience in Substance Abuse or closely related field: or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the general public.
MA THEMA TICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver's License
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of chemical dependency, prevention, intervention and treatment strategies
used in combating chemical dependency.
Ability to administer social and/or human services programs.
Demonstrates competence in coordinating contracts, preparing grants, and developing
policy for community assessment, approval and implementation. Demonstrated
competence in managing one's own workload with a minimum of supervision and in
community and interagency relations.
Demonstrates written communication skills to prepare reports, contracts, and information
for funding sources, the JCSAPA Board, Jefferson County Commissioners, DASA,
contractors, and the general public/media. Demonstrates verbal communication skills in
public speaking and group facilitation.
Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
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Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet.
Ability to work effectively as a member of an administrative team. Demonstrates problem
solving and constructive communication skills.
Ability to recognize community needs in this area and develop sound, balanced
approaches to meeting those needs through the delivery of treatment, prevention and
other substance abuse services.
Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the
performance of related tasks.
Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events and stressful
situations.
Understands regulations and the need for maintaining confidentiality/sensitive
information.
Ability to assure efficient and effective use of volunteers.
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Ability to develop and maintain productive, harmonious relations with other county
departments, community groups, state and federal agencies, public officials, various
public and private organizations, and the general public.
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Strong leadership, management, organizational, planning and negotiating skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perfonn the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfonn the essential
functions.
While perfonning the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach
with hands and anns. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while perfonning the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfonn
the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER LADDER POSITION
This position is not part of career ladder.
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