Moreover, they are measurable by statistical analysis. The plan intends to equip all front-line employees in the Department to recognize drug and alcohol abuse problems in its clients, to intervene effectively and, finally, to offer group counseling to those clients under court order to attend and those who voluntarily seek treatment. These groups will be conducted only by licensed and properly trained workers. The Department of Health and Human Services began to evolve this Initiative in 1994. The Department hired a well-qualified and committed project coordinator.
Advisory boards are in place.
Training by contract experts has taken place on all three designated levels of training. Budget documents suggest that front line staff will spend 10 percent of their time in service to this plan. Planned automation services are running into performance problems due to software unavailability and insufficient funds, among several reasons. An evaluation plan exists. Several training and facilitator's manuals are in manuscript form and near print.