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Company: Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services
Location: Culpeper, VA

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Community Substance Use Disorder Development Director

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: FLSA Status: Exempt

Plans, organizes, and implements Community response that impacts substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery programs. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for completing mapping of Sequential Intercept Model for identification of community behavioral health need gaps in services as related to Substance Use Disorder Services
  • Develops a communication plan to update community stakeholders on regional findings
  • Promote and educate community on initiatives through awareness campaigns, public relations, community forums, town hall meetings, schools, etc.
  • Interfaces with community stakeholders and media for substance abuse related issues.
  • Interfaces with key community stakeholders in addressing community substance abuse issues.
  • Works with Community Stakeholders in development of a Regional Substance Use Disorder Strategic Plan
  • Responsible for promoting and educating community liaison’s/groups on awareness campaigns, public relations, town community meetings, etc.
  • Makes recommendations for contractual agreements with partner organizations to build client capacity and programs.
  • Directs efforts to research, promote, and implement new community-based programs to expand existing substance abuse programs to include but not limited to, drug courts, prevention programs, treatment, and aftercare.
  • Cultivates positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Partners with Executive Director to interface with media for substance abuse issues and proposed remedies.
  • Responsible for direct fund-raising campaigns as related to Substance Use Disorder Services
  • Researches and develops grant applications to meet the needs of the substance abuse programs/initiatives.

Other FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the philosophy, objectives, practices as related to Substance Use Disorders, prevention, treatment and recovery; thorough knowledge of community orientation towards substance abuse problems; thorough knowledge of the court operations and intake procedures; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to substance abuse; drug abuse and substance abuse control practices; ability to communicate with partners regarding substance abuse problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel, clients, their families and professionals, community groups, criminal justice stakeholders; knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel .

Competencies:

Results Focus & Initiative; Value Diversity; Teamwork; Accountability & Dependability; Adaptability & Flexibility; Advocating Causes; Attention to Detail; Coaching & Mentoring; Creative & Innovative Thinking; Decision Making & Judgment; Ethics & Integrity; Gaining Voluntary Compliance; Influence; Integrity; Interviewing Others; Leadership; Listening; Managing Projects or Programs; Multi-tasking; Oral Communication; Problem Solving; Reliability; Resilience; Research; Speaking; Writing; Training & Presenting Information; Self-Management / Self- Organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in human service or relatable field with 3 years of experience strongly preferred. Prior Experience in substance abuse prevention, treatment, or rehabilitation is required. Experience with drug court, grant administration, and public relations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires little or no physical effort or exertion; working conditions are good; some mental effort and stress may be involved resulting in inconvenience and frustration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Virginia driver’s license; attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,000.00 to $76,849.50 /year

Experience:

  • substance abuse prevention: 3 years (Required)

Education:

  • Master’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • On the road

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday