Main Purpose of Job
The purpose of this position is the manage and supervise the Kent County Health Department's 24/7 substance use disorder facility, the Whitsitt Center.
POSITION DUTIES
Position Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Directing, managing and evaluating the daily operation of the 24/7 Residential Addiction Program which includes staff supervision and development, census management, marketing the program and facility management.
2. Operating the program within budgetary parameters and guidelines to ensure all accreditation and licensing are acquired and maintained.
3. Participating in Emergency Preparedness activities for the facility and the broader Health Department.
4. Leading meetings with staff, supervisors and specialized groups.
5. Participating in continuous quality improvement and utilization review activities, including data collection and analysis.
6. Overseeing Prescriber Consultants.
7. Preparing budget and grant requests as needed to maintain program operations; managing grants and submitting contract deliverables reporting.
8. Developing, fostering, maintaining appropriate relationships with other agencies and individuals, including but not limited to the criminal justice system, hospitals and physicians, employers, social service agencies and other county health departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including two years at a supervisory or managerial level. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired candidates should possess the following experience:
9. Effectively managing multiple teams
10. With licensure, regulatory, auditing and quality improvement systems in health care
11. Effectively managing substance use disorder treatment
12. Effectively managing a 24/7 residential facility
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.