Supervising Community Service Officer Addictions-Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Supervising Community Service Officer Addictions, County of Hudson, Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Mental Health &Addiction Services. 

• Assist in needs assessment activities, including the creation of survey tools, facilitation of focus groups, and analysis of data.
• Provide information and resources to service providers, individuals and families on an as-needed basis to ensure those seeking services are linked with them and those individuals or families seeking services understand the system of care and available options. 
• Conduct presentations on mental health as needed throughout the County in conjunction with Division staff when available. 
• Participate in all activities related to the STARS Mobile Outreach Vehicle 
• Assist with Narcan distribution as needed.
• Monitor and track monthly Level of Service reports and monthly Vouchers for all Division funded contracts and coordinating with the providers 
• Assist in the facilitation of all Division meetings as needed 
• Assist with Division processes including, but not limited to, RFPs, contracts, and monitoring site visits.

EDUCATION: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. 
• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Counseling may be substituted for one year of administrative experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of administrative experience in an agency operating drug and or alcohol use programs
• One (1) year experience serving in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families with mental health and addiction challenges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health system of care.
• Exceptional writing and communications skills and attention to detail required.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• Experience with program evaluation and needs assessment preferred.
• Bi-lingual candidate preferred.

NOTE:  A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for the experience requirement indicated above. 

Competitive compensation package including pension & benefits. Applicants are required to submit a submit a cover letter and resume with references to Tania King at tking@hcnj.us no later than January 10, 2025.

Hudson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Hudson County residency preferred.