Coordinates Office substance abuse services with those provided elsewhere within the Agency of Human Services and other appropriate state and local service providers to ensure that treatment needs are met. Oversees the development of state plans for treatment services, including services targeted at underserved groups. Keeps informed on both state and federal legislative activities concerning substance abuse and advises Director on impact and implications. Coordinates with other office components to assure consistency with overall goals and objectives. Performs related duties as required.
Some travel is necessary for which private means of transportation is required.
Some evening or weekend work may be required. Incumbents frequently need to attend a variety of meetings with federal, state and local officials, legislators, advocacy groups, service providers, and others, occasionally under stressful conditions. Four years at a professional level in a substance abuse field, including at least two years in substance abuse treatment. Graduate work in social work, public health, sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field may be substituted for the two years general experience on a semester for six months basis. Must currently be a State of Vermont Approved or Certified Alcohol or Drug Abuse Counselor, or be a certified Alcohol or Drug Abuse Counselor in a state which has certification reciprocity with the State of Vermont.