Occ. Code 8113550

assistant director alcohol and substance abuse treatment program, m-1	8113550
director alcohol and substance abuse           treatment program, m-3	8113570

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

          Positions in this title series oversee all substance abuse treatment programs in correctional facilities across New York State.  Incumbents formulate policies and procedures related to substance abuse treatment and will disseminate information to facility staff.  Incumbents ensure Departmental compliance with all pertinent regulations, guidelines, and mandates.

These positions are only classified at the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM:  one position class; assists the Director in the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to all alcohol and substance abuse treatment (ASAT) activities.

DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM: one position class; responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and initiatives related to the treatment of alcohol and substance abusers under the jurisdiction of DOCCS.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM

Under the direction of the Director Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program, implements, monitors, and enforces all policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to ASAT activities.

• Disseminates new and modified policies, procedures, and guidelines to ASAT units throughout the State.

• Interprets and monitors the adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines for ASAT units.

• In situations where policies are not being adhered to, takes corrective action as necessary.

Reviews existing policy and programs with an aim toward continued improvement and correction, as necessary.

• Reviews reports prepared by ASAT facility personnel to gain insight as to the effectiveness of the ASAT facility programs.

• Conducts periodic site visits at the facility level and discusses with facility administration, ASAT staff, and inmates the effectiveness of the facility ASAT Program, existing problems, and suggestions for program improvement.

• On a scheduled basis, provides Director with an overview of Department-wide ASAT activities with particular attention toward problem areas.

• Recommends to the Director that certain planning projects be undertaken to correct deficiencies or to improve or expand programs.

Develops new and improved plans, procedures, and policies.

• Reviews existing programs against state of the art ASAT Programs within other jurisdictions and systems to determine potential solutions to existing problems and/or to develop plans for the improvement of overall ASAT Programs.

• Develops revised policies and procedures or methods for ASAT Program expansion or new ASAT Program introduction.

• Develops backup systems such as information retrieval systems, staff training, and procedures manuals necessary for program and policy implementation.

Reviews new programs or policy implementation at the facility level to determine areas of deficiency and appropriate corrective action.

• Reviews information retrieved from facilities to determine problem areas.

• Visits facilities and assesses the effectiveness of new programs or policy on overall facility operations.

• Identifies specific problem areas and recommends modifications in operations or policy, as appropriate, to correct problems.

• Upon approval of the Director, implements necessary corrective action.

Supervises subordinate staff.

• Provides supervision, guidance, and oversight to subordinate staff, and intervenes and resolves problems as necessary.

• Determines and oversees staff assignments. 

• Approves leave and tracks time and attendance.

• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates staff performance. 

• Completes performance evaluations.

• Identifies training needs and arranges for provision of training.

• Manages and directs program activities by setting priorities and deadlines.

In the absence of or at the direction of the Director, may assume any of his or her duties, as necessary.

DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM

May perform all of the same duties as an Assistant Director, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

Oversees all aspects of facility Comprehensive Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment (CASAT) feeder and CASAT programs.

• On an ongoing basis, ensures that CASAT programs at all facilities operate within Departmental directives and requirements.

• Periodically meets with facility executive staff to review the CASAT operation, to discuss any problems, and to set goals and priorities for the future.

• Either directly or through the use of subordinate staff, visits all CASAT program sites, ensuring continuity among the facility programs is maintained.

• Ensures that staff at all CASAT facilities receive ongoing, up-to-date training.

Acts as Statewide liaison concerning all CASAT issues.

• Reviews and comments on all pending legislation concerning the CASAT program, and makes recommendations to Counsel’s Office as appropriate.

• Maintains ongoing relationships with Executive staff from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the Division of Parole, the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), and other agencies concerned with the effects of chemical dependency on convicted felons.

• Acts as a liaison with community groups and political staff concerning alcohol and substance abuse issues.

Provides oversight and direction to the Day Reporting and Community Reintegration programs to ensure the effective and expeditious treatment of inmates.

• Reviews Day Reporting and Community Reintegration programs to ensure the transition of inmates from the CASAT program to Community Reintegration and later to after-care.

• In conjunction with the Contract Management Specialist and other staff, ensures that all contract providers remain in compliance with current legislation and with Department goals and objectives.

• Either directly or through the use of Main Office staff or outside providers, ensures that all staff receive periodic training as needed.

• Meets with executive staff at Day Reporting facilities or Program Directors of the contract vendors to discuss problems, to set direction, or to resolve conflicts.

Oversees the operation of Chemical Dependency, Domestic Violence and Nursery Programs at various facilities.

Monitors programs on an ongoing basis.

• Ensures that adequate staffing is maintained and makes adjustments as necessary.

• Periodically reviews program statistics to ensure that goals and objectives are being met.

• Remains aware of potential opportunities for obtaining grants to expand the scope of these programs.

• Reviews all changes in legislation which could affect the future program requirements.

Performs various administrative tasks.

• Prepares annual budgets for all CASAT and community reintegration programs.

• Presents budgets to appropriate Executive Team staff members, providing justification to them and to the Division of the Budget (DOB) as required.

• Serves as a resource to the Commissioner and other executive level staff concerning ASAT issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM

Promotion:  one year of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator (ASAT), or two years of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator including one year of experience overseeing an ASAT treatment program.

DIRECTOR, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM

Promotion:  one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Director Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program, or two years of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator (ASAT), or three years of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator including two years of experience overseeing an ASAT treatment program.

Rev: 7/18

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination