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Addiction Services Program Manager (Vacancy)

City Of Columbus


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 37 - 55
Posted: 2 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Definition

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 MOUs and is a representative for CPH to the broader community regarding prevention services and initiatives; performs related duties as required.

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.

Starting Pay Range:
$37.02 per hour to $55.52 per hour


Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Manages the operations and develops and implements procedures for an Addiction Services Program according to applicable standards and requirements;


Selects and trains staff completes performance evaluations approves leaves schedules work hours directs duties and handles employee problems and communication;


Provides direct service coverage according to certification requirements and as budgeted in grants if applicable;


Diagnoses clients for substance use disorder;


Clinically reviews client referral admission discharge and continued stay;


Assures directs collects reports and analyzes quality improvement and evaluation data for a program;


Recommends changes to services materials or operations for a program;


Assists with grant applications budgeting project reporting and certification reviews;


Investigates and recommends capital expenditures for a program;


Participates in the planning and development of services quality management and policies and procedures for the Addiction Services Program;


Represents the Department and Addiction Services Program to the community and to relevant boards groups task forces etc.;


Promotes establishes or expands addiction services to the department human services agencies the public and throughout the community;


May be assigned to serve as a member ofan Incident Command System (ICS) Teamor a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelors degree and three (3) years of experience providing or managing addiction services. Substitution(s): A masters 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 individuals profession.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #:V2

Employment Type: Full-time Funding Limitation


Should you have questions regarding this vacancy please contact:


Christian Kassahun

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6572

E:


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Required Experience:

IC