Manager Substance Abuse & Mental Health Program Plan. & Dev.

Recruitment #072017-MDDZ45-350600

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position strategically plans the management and expenditure of federally funded programs, including block grants and discretionary grants, providing services for substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment programs.  The incumbent coordinates behavioral health disaster response throughout the state of Delaware during disasters and emergencies.   The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of plans and coordination of disaster and emergency activities.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Plans and directs the development, implementation and modification of statewide alcoholism, drug abuse and mental health treatment services and prevention programs.
     
  • Develops the divisions' strategic and comprehensive state plans.
     
  • Prepares and oversees preparation of grant applications and supervises allocations and expenditures of grant budgets. 
     
  • Prepares and reviews RFP's and negotiates, prepares and reviews contracts and cooperative agreements.
     
  • Serves as division liaison with other agencies within the department and or the local and federal level.
     
  • Serves on special committees, task forces and advisory groups and provides technical assistance to public and private groups.
     
  • Prepares reports and oversees reporting functions of various programs and agencies in the division.
     
  • Supervises the work of professional and clerical staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager Substance Abuse & Mental Health Program Plan. & Dev.
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
  2. Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
  3. Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.