Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

DEPARTMENT:	Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health
LOCATIONS:	Countywide
SALARY:	Range 70 $3938 $4137 $4341 $4561 $4789**
TERM:	Contingent upon continued funding; should funding cease, position will be eliminated.

** BENEFITS: CalPERS Retirement System (2% at 55) – employee contribution of 7% paid by Inyo County (EPMC reported as wages). Medical plan – employee responsibility for PERS Choice medical plan for employee and dependent monthly premium is 1% of base salary; 100% of employee and dependent monthly premium paid for dental and vision; $20,000 term life insurance policy on employee. Vacation – 10 days per year during the first three years; 15 days per year after three years; 1 additional day for each year of service after ten years to a maximum of 25 days per year. Sick leave – 15 days per year. Flex (personal days) – 5 days per fiscal year. Paid holidays – 11 per year.

DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Director, or her designee, will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operational and program activities of the Alcohol and Other Drug Services Intervention Programs as part of the Behavioral Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Provides first-line supervision for the intervention programs of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services program. This currently includes the SACPA (Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act) program, the Driving Under the Influence Programs and other AODS intervention services such as Diversion, Perinatal, and youth-focused addictions services. Provides supervision and oversight, which includes planning, assigning, monitoring, tracking, and evaluating the work of the Addictions Counselors. Provides collaborative activities and leadership as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximize resources and responsiveness of addiction services. Provides outreach and treatment services such as assessment, individual, family and group treatment services as well as the completion of required documentation. Provides training and presentations both to staff, agencies, and community organizations to further knowledge around addiction issues. Functions as part of the Behavioral Health Team and Health and Human Services Department to plan integrated culturally competent and effective programs; participates to ensure quality assurance and compliance with State and Federal program regulations; provides other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education/Experience : Requires a high school graduate or equivalent. Must possess certification as a drug and alcohol counselor, with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in an addictions treatment program, including at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. Must have at least five (5) years of sobriety.

Knowledge of: Current best practices in the assessment and treatment of chemical dependency as well as co-occurring disorders in a system of care and in public sector; laws pertaining to confidentiality and care of persons with addictions; basic principles and practices of supervision and management.

Ability to : Organize, implement and direct the AODS intervention program’s operations; work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel; plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; provide effective outreach and intervention, including motivation enhancing treatment methods to a variety of persons with addictions; model effective, professional conduct within one’s scope of practice and be proactive in identifying conflict of interest and potential boundary issues; ensure provision of quality services; participate and benefit from own supervision; produce written documentation (by hand or computer); stand, walk, twist, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds; climb and descend stairs; use a telephone, drive a motor vehicle.

Special requirements : Will be required to submit to yearly tuberculosis test. Must possess or obtain within six months of employment a valid First Aid and CPR certification and maintain during term of employment., Must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and physical examination, including drug screen.

NEPOTISM POLICY: A copy of Inyo County Personnel Rules and Regulation, Section 107, is available upon request.

SELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, skills examination, and oral interview.

APPLICATION: This recruitment will remain open until position has been filled. Must apply on Inyo County application form. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to Resume” or “See Attached”. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications may be faxed to meet the deadline—original application with original signature must be mailed.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED FOR ONE YEAR IN FILLING COUNTY-WIDE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0295 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout Inyo County in the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and Death Valley area (Death Valley, Shoshone, and Tecopa). Additionally, the County of Inyo has work sites located in Mono County. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head.

 

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