Program Supervisor VII – Certified Peer Training and Services Rehabilitation and Reentry Division Austin (010809)

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*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced administrative and supervisory program work for Substance Use
Recovery Specialist program. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing
guidelines policies and procedures; developing schedules priorities and standards for achieving
established goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget
requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal
supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees and participates in the planning implementation coordination monitoring and
evaluation of policies and procedures for Substance Use Recovery Peer Specialist program;
oversees the development of guidelines policies procedures rules and regulations; monitors
and ensures compliance with policies and procedures; and oversees the development and
implementation of effective techniques for evaluating program activities.

B. Establishes goals and obstacles priorities and standards for achieving goals; manages
program evaluation activities; confers with staff on operational problems; and identifies areas in
need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.

C. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; develops and
evaluates budget requests and proposals; monitors budget expenditures and makes
adjustments as necessary; oversees special investigations internal audits and research
studies; oversees the development review and revision of legislation; and testifies at hearings
trials and legislative meetings.

D. Provides liaison with agency staff other agencies and organizations and the public; oversees
staff development plans and activities; and provides high-level technical guidance in the
program areas.

E. Oversees recovery peer specialists activities training certification development and
documentation in compliance with Texas Recovery Peer Specialist standards.

F. Supervises the work of others; and provides direct care as needed.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Psychology Social Work Medicine Nursing
Rehabilitation Counseling Sociology Human Growth and Development Physician
Assistant Gerontology Special Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood
Education Early Childhood Intervention Behavioral Science or Criminal Justice preferred.

2. Four years full-time wage-earning criminal justice treatment rehabilitative programming
program administration public administration mental health service or social service
experience.

3. Two years full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.

4. Experience in a governmental program preferred.

5. Experience with grant implementation reporting and budgets preferred.

6. Peer support experience preferred.

7. Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas
Health and Human Services Regulatory Services Division current valid license as a
Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board or a current
valid license as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor by the Texas Certification Board.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.

2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

7. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill in public address.

10. Skill to manage program activities.

11. Skill to establish program goals and objectives.

12. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

13. Skill to supervise the work of others.

14. Skill in budget preparation preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize
lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working
protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and
automobile.