COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY BASED DRUG PROGRAMS 2735

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for coordinating and developing programs for the improvement of services overseen by the Health Department’s Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services. The work involves interpreting state and federal regulations regarding the funding of programs serving individuals with substance use disorders, intellectual & developmental disabilities, and mental illness. The incumbent verifies that program staff and contracted agencies comply with departmental, local, state and federal policies/requirements. Responsibility is included for providing consultations and technical assistance in the identification, development, maintenance, and evaluation of community based mental hygiene programs. May supervise, and coordinate with, subordinate departmental and contract agency personnel. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates with contract agencies providing various services supporting community mental hygiene;

Researches and develops proposals and applications for funding of programs under state, federal and private grants;

Plans and designs new projects and programs;

Locates resources for new or improved services;

Develops and maintains working relationships with state and local agencies and other county services;

Provides technical assistance and training to community mental hygiene agencies in such areas as project development, interpretation of state and federal forms, and management practices;

Coordinates interdepartmental activities for community mental hygiene services;

Reviews current literature in the fields of mental health, intellectual & developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and principles of the administration of the continuum of care for treatment, prevention, recovery, and education; thorough knowledge of the organization of state and local governments; thorough knowledge of all phases of project design, implementation and maintenance; thorough knowledge of the availability of grants for programs concerned with community mental hygiene; good knowledge of the trends, developments and current literature in the field of mental hygiene services; ability to interpret government fiscal reporting forms and procedures; ability to effectively supervise and coordinate with subordinate departmental and contract agency personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department administrators, and representatives of outside agencies; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience providing administrative oversight, educational services, or clinical services for an agency concerned with community mental hygiene, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Additional graduate education in the Human Services from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will substitute for non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one (1) year.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R 12/17/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive