Prevention Program Mgr.

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Community is more than a place...its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits include Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development Plus Hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. Job Summary Oversees the countywide Substance Use Disorders Prevention (SUD) Program. Oversees SUD contracts and service delivery with local providers to ensure the program meets its stated objectives. The Prevention Program Manager provides leadership and support to the Youth Services Prevention team, which delivers prevention and psychoeducational programming to youth and families throughout Salt Lake County. The Program Manager oversees program implementation and quality, staff development, grants and budgets, data and outcomes, and partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders. This position provides leadership in evaluating current programming, identifying emerging community needs, and helping shape the future direction and growth of prevention services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or other closely related field, plus four (4) years of closely related experience, of which one (1) year must have been supervisory; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experiece. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience. A valid Driver's License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. Essential Functions The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Oversees the SUD prevention and education programs and contracted services within the community. Administers the development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of SUD prevention programs. Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline. Oversees the contracting process and service delivery by developing, negotiating, coordinating and program auditing of all contracted prevention services. Work closely with licensed professionals within the SUD community, to educate and support effective best practice prevention and intervention practices. Assists with preparing and administering budget and expenditures, contracts, grant applications, and proposals. Manage the SUD prevention payment system and data outcomes by coordinating the Web Internet Treatment Service (WITS) entries, authorizing payments, tracking utilization, and developing, implementing and analyzing reports. Reviews invoices from contractors for accuracy and compliance and authorizes payment. Conducts annual audit and program site visits of SUD prevention providers. Ensures the SUD prevention services remains in compliance with Utah Code, State Rules, local ordinances, County policy and procedures, and contractual obligations. Prepares and ensures all program reports, narratives, and statistical information is accurate, complete, and submitted to agencies in a timely manner. Helps establish community coalitions of multiple supporting entities within the county with similar goals, to increase community understanding and awareness of best practice SUD prevention strategies. Serves as technical expert and consultant by providing presentations, trainings to community stakeholders, county employees and departments, and public agencies. Represents the department and attends and participates in meetings, seminars, training and other assigned activities. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA) Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations related to mental health, SUD prevention, and public law Preventive health strategies and risk reduction techniques Public relations, outreach, marketing public speaking, and training and education principles Mental health and SUD treatment and SUD prevention, theory, practice, and terminology Techniques of effective program development, design, evaluation, and grant writing County procurement practices Program management and personnel principles and practices and effective supervision Strategic planning theory Project development techniques Leadership techniques Community organization methods Skills and Abilities to Budget preparation and management Communicate both orally and in writing, effectively, clearly, and concisely Communicate and deal effectively with public, government, business, and community leaders Grant writing and RFP development, contract proposal evaluation methodologies Provide financial and program audits and perform program monitoring of contracted providers Community organization methods Training and public speaking Analyze and solve problems and resolve conflict effectively Provide statistical analysis Supervise, train, and mentor employees and volunteers Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds Work with minimal supervision and act independently Develop, interpret and administer policies and procedures Perform effectively in stressful situations Working Conditions And Physical Requirements Ability to visit other health department and community agency locations as needed. The job may involve lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Important Information Regarding This Position This and other positions may require working holidays, nights, and weekends as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salt Lake County