SUD Coordinator – Grants

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

DEPARTMENT: Community Mental Health

HIRING AUTHORITY:  Chief Executive Officer

FLSA STATUS: non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:  Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The current starting time for this position is 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, supervises the coordination and implementation of grant funded prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Assists Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse (MCOSA) and its contract providers to increase access to medication-assisted treatment. Drives increasing access for underserved populations to reduce opioid overdose related deaths through prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. Implements new treatment strategies to address Stimulant Use Disorder and other substance use issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides technical assistance to grant funded prevention, treatment, and recovery service providers.

Collects, reports, and assists in the analysis of data and outcome information for grant funded programming.

Assists grant funded programs in securing and scheduling necessary training.

Ensures evaluation reports are completed and maintained in accordance with funding source standards, MCOSA, and Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) policies and procedures.

Demonstrates full comprehension of all projects outlined in grants.

Reviews data collection and reporting practices for contract services to ensure external and internal reporting timeframes are met.

Responsible for professional presentations, public speaking, and other community events representing MCOSA and MCCMH.

Represents administrative team to apply and monitor compliance with MCOSA policies and procedures.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, psychology, social work, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of experience in the field of substance use disorders, mental health, or public health
• One (1) year experience in program coordination, monitoring, and evaluation

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in public health, education, psychology, social work, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of experience in the field of substance use disorders, mental health, or public health
• One (1) year experience in writing proposals or grants

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals certificate consistent with degree, or the applicant must obtain certification through a Registered Development Plan with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals within two (2) years from date of hire
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• MCOSA, MCCMH, and the Michigan Department of Community Health regulations, policies, and procedures
• Michigan Mental Health Code and its rules and regulations
• Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Substance Use Disorder Licensing Rules
• Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2 and HIPAA regulations
• Recovery Oriented System of Care and Trauma Informed Services
• National and local substance use and prevention statistics
• Applicable computer applications

Skill in:

• Using good professional judgment and initiative
• Using data driven decision making

Ability to:

• Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.