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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES (CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY)
Code:320131 OGL
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists the Commissioner of Human Services on administrative matters involving the chemical dependency and mental health treatment communities of Nassau County; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under administrative supervision, the duties require the exercise of independent judgment in assisting the Commissioner of Human Services on administrative matters involving the chemical dependency and mental health treatment communities of Nassau County.

TYPICAL DUTIES
*1.Assists the Commissioner of Human Services on administrative matters involving the chemical dependency and mental health treatment communities of Nassau County.
*2.Consults with and advises the Commissioner on confidential concerns, and on departmental policy and procedures.
3.Identifies and secures funding and community resources to be used for treatment.
*4.Represents the Commissioner of Human Services and serves as the primary liaison in dealings with community-based mental health and chemical dependency treatment agencies.
5.Identifies community needs for mental health and chemical dependency treatment services.
*6.Develops and maintains relationships with the Nassau County Correctional Center, veterans' groups, community-based agencies, schools, and hospitals involved with mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
*7.Conducts community outreach and targeted outreach to hi-risk populations and fosters inter-agency collaboration.
*8.Maintains records and prepares reports.

*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework.
2.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of working with individuals who may have mental, developmental, physical, social and substance abuse disorders and/or disabilities.
3.Thorough knowledge of chemical dependency and its treatment and prevention.
4.Knowledge of the operations and responsibilities of the Department of Human Services.
5.Ability to gather, assemble and evaluate facts and make sound and logical recommendations.
6.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, community group staffs, associates, and the public.
7.Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.



NASSAU COUNTYTitle:ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES (CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY)
Code:320131 OGL
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:2 of 2


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
and
Ten years of satisfactory paid experience in drug abuse and alcohol rehabilitation counseling, psychological counseling, and/or administration of psychological tests and therapeutic techniques. This experience must have been with a community agency, a hospital, or in a similar facility.



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