Addiction Services Program Manager

Addiction Services Program Manager

Under direction, is responsible for managing all aspects, including supervising staff members, of an addiction services program for Columbus Public Health; performs related duties as required.

Under direction, this position is responsible for the oversight and management of the CPH Alcohol and Drug Services Prevention Programs. This position will supervise staff providing evidence-based prevention education and support for those impacted by increased risk factors to increase protective factors and resiliency skills. Responsibilities include managing direct prevention services with staff and partners, oversight of grant funding deliverables, data tracking and analysis, performing needs assessments, curriculum fidelity reviews, and compiling reports.

This position works to develop and sustain community partnerships (schools, recreation centers, community agencies) to increase understanding of prevention services and readiness following the strategic prevention framework and collaborates on efforts to deliver quality prevention services. Will assist with program grant writing, policy development and compliance, contracts and MOU's, and is a representative for CPH to the broader community regarding prevention services and initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess Ohio Chemical Dependency Prevention credential of OCPS or OCPC, and/or Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), or Registered Nurse (RN), or the capacity to meet requirements to obtain Prevention credential (OCPS, OCPC) within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of Strategic Prevention Framework topics and concepts and experience utilizing components in community-based service delivery environment.
• Knowledge of grant funded program operations and prevention billing structures.
• Experience with community engagement and public speaking.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience providing or managing addiction services. Substitution(s): A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Due to the nature of, or the funding requirements for, the program, some positions may require State of Ohio registration, certification or licensure within the addiction counseling or prevention professions, or other professions performing services within the recognized scope, standards, and ethics of the individual's profession.