DEPUTY
DIRECTOR OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES 9557
An employee in this class assists the
Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services in directing and coordinating the
division’s alcohol and substance abuse education and treatment services.
Responsibilities include acting, when delegated, on behalf of the Director, and
administering the alcohol and substance abuse programs of division operated and
contractual services. Duties are performed within the scope of established laws, rules
and regulations. Supervision is received from the Director of Community Mental Hygiene
Services through conferences and written reports, and may be exercised over a
large professional staff. Does related work as required.
Assists in
planning, organizing and coordinating the alcohol and substance education and
treatment programs of the Community Mental Hygiene Services Division;
Assists
in reviewing and evaluating alcohol and substance abuse services and facilities;
When
delegated, acts for the Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services;
Represents
the division at meetings and conferences related to alcohol and substance abuse
programs and services;
Interviews
and hires personnel;
Participates
in the supervision of professional staff;
Assists
in the preparation of the budget;
Prepares
and submits special reports.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and
practices of administering an alcohol and substance abuse program; good
knowledge of all Federal, State and local laws, programs and resources related
to the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse; thorough knowledge of the policies
and programs of the Division’s alcohol and substance abuse services; ability to
determine and recommend administrative practices to personnel of contract
agencies; ability to supervise staff members in a manner conducive to high
morale and full performance; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a
college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with
a Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of administrative experience, three (3)
years of which must have been in the administration of alcohol and/or substance
abuse programs.
NOTE: Additional graduate level education may be substituted for the general administrative experience
on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years.
09/14/2000
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive