06/01/1989 38021

DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION: This is supervisory and professional work in planning, developing, and monitoring the drug and alcohol program.

An employee in this class supervises the collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data for planning, developing, and monitoring of public and private drug and/or alcohol programs. Supervision is exercised over a professional staff who develop and recommend plans, policies, and/or standards to enhance the effectiveness of drug and/or alcohol programs. Assignments are received with little or no technical instructions and performed with considerable independence. Work is reviewed upon completion by a professional superior.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises the collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data for planning, developing and monitoring public and private drug and/or alcohol programs.

Prepares and signs employee performance evaluation reports and requests for leave.

Supervises the development and amendment of state and Federal plans.

Supervises the collection, analysis, development, and revision of drug and alcohol program policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, and procedures.

Supervises the monitoring of drug and/or alcohol programs for compliance with state and Federal requirements.

Supervises professional staff providing technical assistance to public and private agencies in the development and evaluation of drug and/or alcohol programs.

Advises public and private agencies on policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of community, regional, and state planning as related to social service and human development programs.

Knowledge of the factors involved in developing social service and human development programs.

Knowledge of drug and alcohol program developments.

Knowledge of socio-economic problems related to drug and alcohol abuse.

Knowledge of Federal and state laws, regulations, policies and guidelines related to drug and alcohol programs.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.

Ability to learn to plan, organize, delegate and control assignments effectively, and evaluate the work of professional and clerical subordinates.

Ability to devise new concepts or techniques to the planning, developing, and monitoring process.

Ability to review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning drug and alcohol programming.

Ability to present clear and concise oral and written reports on findings and recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, and representatives of other governmental agencies.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year as a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst;

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Three years of professional experience in social service and human development programs including two years of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience one of which must be in the drug and alcohol field; and a bachelor's degree;

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.