Substance Abuse Program Supervisor

The Position

JOB CLASSIFICATION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa County Health Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Substance Use Program Supervisor position. The department currently has one vacancy in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODS) Unit in the Behavioral Health Division.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) System of Care is a planned, comprehensive approach for providing alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention services in Contra Costa County. The continuum of care benefits consumers and providers by combining administrative and clinical services in an integrated, coordinated system. The goal is to give clients high-quality yet cost effective care in a timely manner.

The Substance Abuse Program Supervisor will ensure that policies, procedures, and facilities are maintained according to State requirements and best practices, coordinate services with community-based agencies, health, social, and criminal justice services to the client population, track data and prepare reports and presentations, and perform other related duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone who:

• Data driven. You must have effective data collection methods in order to make important decisions to address client needs, prepare reports, and give presentations.
• A strong communicator. You will communicate with stakeholders, facilitate meetings in the community, and engage clients in identifying barriers and solutions, and be responsible for providing effective and supportive feedback to team members.
• Respectful and understands diversity. You will work with a culturally and linguistically diverse population.
• Action-oriented and results-focused. You will need to take initiative to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Flexible. Schedules and policies may change and you should be able to adjust in those situations.
• A problem-solver. You may need to think outside the box in order to identify different solutions to fix problems.
• Calm under pressure. You will need to manage stress well as you will encounter pressing demands from multiple sources.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Conducting outreach to key stakeholders and organizations to ensure referrals to substance use treatment.
• Providing supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff, volunteers, students and partners.
• Identifying and creatively solving administrative, clinical, and operational problems and obstacles.
• Managing the referral and placement process of clients into treatment or other programs for continuing care.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• If you are looking for a challenging career, this position will give you an opportunity to test your creativity.
• You can exercise leadership to improve the lives of Contra Costa residents with substance use disorders.
• You will be part of a high performing team of people that is committed and dedicated to continuous quality improvement to effectively deliver prevention and treatment services.
• You will contribute to a dynamic organization that embraces creativity, learning, and mutual support.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting team members who provide direct services to populations experiencing complex needs.
• You will respond to ongoing and constant changes in the complexity of policies and regulations.
• You may deal with competing priorities and last-minute deadlines.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment

To read the complete job description, please click here . The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Certification Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the California Department of Healthcare Services.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, counseling or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience counseling persons in a substance abuse program.

Substitution for Education: Possession of a current Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinical Supervisor issued by a certifying agency approved by the California Department of Healthcare Services may be substituted for the required Bachelor's degree.

Substitution for Experience: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the aforementioned areas may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Selection Process

Application and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%).
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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