Director, Office of Monmouth ACTS

Title: Director, Office of Monmouth ACTS

(NJ Civil Service Job Title: Secretary 07086)  $80,000 - $90,000

Job Description and Responsibilities:

PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Planning for the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), is responsible for the management, oversight, and support of the Office of Monmouth ACTS. Monmouth ACTS is a public-private partnership that brings together community-based organizations from across the Human Services spectrum, alongside County government in order to improve services for our residents. The Monmouth ACTS collaborative serves as an integrating planning body and guides much of the funding, programming and operations at DHHS. The Director of the Office of Monmouth ACTS is responsible for the oversight of Monmouth ACTS initiatives, and various grants, activities, contracts and funding streams which sit within the office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise the staff of the Office of Monmouth ACTS. Provide guidance and oversight for the various programs and grant funds which sit in the office.
2. Prepares budget for the office including the oversight of multiple grants and contracts, including some opioid settlement funded contracts.
3. Oversee Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect, supporting staff and associated contracts. Provide regular communication with agency staff, and act as a liaison to the MAAC and DHHS leadership.
4. Oversee Monmouth ACTS programs and contracts that directly serve individuals with opioid use and other behavioral health disorders, including housing related initiatives specific to this population.
5. Oversee the functions of the Continuum of Care, supporting staff and associated contracts. Participate in Homeless Systems Collaborative meetings.
6. Oversee the functions of the Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council, Steering Committee, Hubs, supporting staff and associated contracts. Participate in Monmouth ACTS meetings in a leadership capacity.
7. Oversee the functions of Monmouth ACTS in My Community and Monmouth ACTS Career Pathway programs, supporting staff and associated agreements.
8. Oversee various Monmouth ACTS initiatives and related staff.  
9. Act as a liaison between community based organizations who are participants in Monmouth ACTS and DHHS.
10. Enhance and expand cross-system coordination as it relates to individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders
11. Develop reporting measures and compile appropriate statistics and outcome reports.
12. Collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with other divisions, community organizations and non-profits.
13. Prepare funding applications to State and Federal Departments including Resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, grant agreements, contracts and sub-contracts.
14. Interface with County Finance Department and County Purchasing Department as required.
15. All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

Graduation from an accredited college or university required, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences or related field preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the administration and/or planning, organization, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating human services programs preferred.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the supervision of staff.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in public and individually.
• Knowledge of Human Services systems and programming.
• Knowledge of the Behavioral Health system with a focus on substance use treatment and recovery services
• Knowledge of program planning, organization and coordination methods as well as program evaluation techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and manage one’s own schedule.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications and Outlook.
• Strong math skills with the ability to develop, prepare and administer a budget.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000