Manager of Substance Use Disorder Prevention

Job Summary: Under limited direction from a senior level manager, uses specialized knowledge in substance use disorder prevention programs and strategies and skills obtained through experience, specialized training, and certification to develop, implement and deliver effective substance abuse prevention programs. Conducts community outreach and education programs and continuously evaluates program to ensure effective programing. Guidance is provided to perform varied work that is somewhat difficult in character requiring some evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make moderately complex decisions. Extensive contact with internal and external partners and stakeholders is required to meet program objectives.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops, plans, coordinates, promotes, executes, oversees, and evaluates activities and initiatives related to the SUD program. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs, events, and activities provided by LAHC.
• Coordinates with leadership to define program goals and fiscal objectives. Develops clear objectives that are measurable for each activity, programs, events, and activities (that are convenient and accessible for participants) to promote high levels of attendance.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates programs, activities, and event budgets.  
• Monitors programs for compliance with state and federal laws; takes a lead role with program audits.
• Assists with grant writing, fund development and outcome reports for programs.
• Serve as the primary contact person and subject matter expert for program policies and procedures.
• Solicits participants input to gauge reaction to program quality; uses evaluation results from past program experience to plan new programs.
• Leads group discussions and education classes; works with groups to provide a supportive environment to encourage clients to remain substance free; participates in training programs to maintain group facilitator skills.
• Perform special project assignments such as assisting in developing, implementing and modifying curricula; performing special assignments related to new programs or changes in existing programs; developing and implementing new procedures; participating on committees and task forces; resolving issues in delivery of services and operations.
• Accurately tracks, collects, and maintains statistics, reports, and activity records. Submits timely reports on activities, programs, events, and activities. Maintains records.
• Serves as liaison between the organization and other stakeholders; speaks before public groups.
• Prepares for publication a variety of materials for internal and external use regarding programs, events, activities, etc.
• Assists in developing web and other online content.
• Promotes interest and provides information regarding assigned programs and activities to LAHC management, funders, the community and others, as required/directed.
• Assists in developing department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Remains current in substance use disorder programs, training and development, and other techniques designed to create and deliver effective content.
• Plans, assigns, monitors, manages, trains and evaluates staff; designs and implements orientation, training and staff development programs.
• Reviews performance and evaluates results achieved by direct reports.
• Coaches and mentors’ direct reports.
• Reviews progress of assignments with senior management.
• Balances conflicting resource and priority demands.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of substance use programs and program management.
• Advanced concepts, principles and practices of training and educational design. 

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office. 

Ability to:

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.
• Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different perspectives into effective programs. 
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes 
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Create and maintain effective relationships with local and regional organizations to obtain funding and support. 
• Develop trusting relationships with both youth and their families 
• Work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to relate to young people AND keep a professional distance a must

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

1. Qualified candidates must possess a Master degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of SUD management or professional experience.

• Required Disciplines:
  1.  social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, education, public health, human services, criminal justice or a related field

~or~

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) - preferred

Working Conditions:

Hours:   Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends 

Travel Required:  local travel only

Working Environment:    Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Job Family:  Substance Use Disorders

Physical Requirements:

Last updated: March 21, 2024 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.