Grant Lead (SOR 3.0) [Alcohol & Drug Program Specialist 2]

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations

James A Rhodes Office Tower 830 East Broad Street8th FloorColumbus43215

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction ServicesClassified Indicator : UnclassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Full-timeCompensation : $28.92 per hour

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Job Skill

Counseling and RehabilitationTechnical Skills : Behavioral Health, Grants Administration, Human ServicesProfessional Skills : Collaboration, Leading Others, Written CommunicationGrant Lead (SOR 3.

0) Alcohol & Drug Program Specialist 2 (240003R2)

Job Duties

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

OhioMHAS Values :

• Contribute and Collaborate
• Serve Compassionately
• Deliver Quality
• Be Accountable

This position is grant funded and will end at the completion of the grant.

We are recruiting for two (2) Alcohol & Drug Program Specialist 2 positions at OhioMHAS Central Office to assist in planning & developing prevention, treatment & other recovery activities & initiatives within the State Opioid Response (SOR 3.

0) Project. Employment will end at the completion of the grant.

• Acts as liaison with statewide agency partners, stakeholder groups & other entities
• Assists in developing long range plans to build on a community system of care (prevention, early intervention, treatment & recovery support)
• Interprets & ensures compliance with federal & state rules & regulations, administrative rules, department policies & procedures & program requirements
• Prepares & maintains required records & reports in compliance with applicable rules, regulations & guidelines
• Evaluates effectiveness of programs (collects & analyzes data, develops resource assessments)
• Informs office leadership on program-related matters & recommends action
• Handles sensitive contacts and responds to inquiries & complaints
• Represents SOR meetings, conferences & trainings; attends other meetings, workshops, conferences & seminars as required
• Provides consultation, technical assistance to internal staff, stakeholder groups & community organizations to aid in program implementation & reporting
• Manages data reporting on performance of state and location programs using extensive knowledge of grant & fiscal requirements, develops documents, tools & other resources to support SOR programs.
• Manages funding proposal development & evaluation of applications
• Evaluates implementation of grant funded programs & purchases, funded projects, grant awards, request for proposals & contracts (, develops request for applications, reviews programmatic & fiscal compliance, data collection & reporting, proposals & bids, prepares contracts, Controlling Board requests, Memos of Understanding (MOUs), inter-agency agreements & budgets for assigned programs for approval)
• Conducts weekly reviews of fiscal expenditures & obligations
• Prepares written reports

What’s in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes :

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth / Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in human services area (, social work; psychology; sociology; nursing; 24 mos. trg.

or 24 mos. exp. in coordination or development of alcohol & drug treatment & prevention services (, conducts studies / surveys, coordinates program implementation & ensures compliance with federal & state rules & regulations);

12 mos. exp. in writing job-related technical reports; 6 mos. exp. in grants administration.

Or 24 mos. exp. in delivery of health / human services; 24 mos. exp. in coordination or development of alcohol & drug treatment & prevention services (, conducts studies / surveys, coordinates program implementation & ensures compliance to federal & state rules & regulations);

12 mos. exp. in writing job-related technical reports; 6 mos. exp. in grants administration.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Alcohol & Drug Program Specialist 1 (Prevention), 69381.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Additional Experience Preferred :

Expertise with Infant and Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Mental Health and working with diverse families with children diagnosed with severe emotional and / or behavioral disturbances and trauma.

Experience in assessment, program evaluation, workforce development and children’s systems of care models.

A three (3) percent supplement is available for possession of a valid clinical license.

Job Skills : Behavioral Health, Grant Administration, Behavioral Health, Collaboration, Leading Others, Written Communication

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis).

Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of : assigned human services field (, social work, psychology); alcohol drug prevention techniques; state & federal laws, rules & regulations governing delivery of alcohol & drug addiction services; public relations.

Skill in : operation of personal computer*. Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid technical conclusions;

write instructions specifications & technical reports.

Developed after employment.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Requires travel

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.