ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Apply NowCompany: State of Rhode Island
Location: Cranston, RI 02910
Description:
Salary : $83,084.00 - $94,106.00 Annually
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: Non-Union (99)
Job Number: 1060-10000-143
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: Behavioral Healthcare Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 133A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Monday through Friday
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Non-Union (99)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for managing the process necessary for the development of current and future program standards consistent with the Office of Substance Abuse published and internal plans for system development for prevention, intervention, treatment, education, and criminal justice programs in the substance abuse system; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position works under the general supervision of a superior, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is subject to review through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, rules and regulations. This position works for the Chief of Policy and Program Development.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assigns and reviews the work of professional, clerical and consultative staff assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of program planning and policy development as it relates to the administration of a substance abuse treatment system; a working knowledge of state and federal plans and program guidelines; the ability to supervise a participatory planning process; the ability to review literature and formulate appropriate policy and plans from such a process; the ability to provide technical assistance to agency staff and community program agencies; the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations as required; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, departmental officials, community organizations, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position in a private or public agency involving social-service program management, planning, and policy.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This position is responsible for the management and quality of peer-based recovery support services programs in Rhode Island. It exists within the Prevention and Recovery Services Unit of the Behavioral Health division of BHDDH. This position serves as the program expert and advises Medicaid on the approval of new providers of peer -based recovery support services by facilitating provider application reviews and mandatory audits of those service providers. The position is responsible for the reports associated with the Medicaid approval process. This position also serves as the program liaison for the state's recovery community centers and collegiate recovery program contracts, manages the recovery training development contract to align offered training with certification requirements for certified peer recovery specialists, represents BHDDH as a recovery service program expert at national and regional meetings, and will continue to grow the field of peer recovery support services as new opportunities for funding and expansion arrive. This position supervises 1FTE contract monitor. Individuals with lived behavioral health experience are encouraged to apply, especially if they are a certified peer recovery specialist. Experience with delivering peer recovery services in Rhode Island, grants management, program development, and/or quality improvement work preferred.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: Non-Union (99)
Job Number: 1060-10000-143
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: Behavioral Healthcare Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 133A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Monday through Friday
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Non-Union (99)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for managing the process necessary for the development of current and future program standards consistent with the Office of Substance Abuse published and internal plans for system development for prevention, intervention, treatment, education, and criminal justice programs in the substance abuse system; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position works under the general supervision of a superior, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is subject to review through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, rules and regulations. This position works for the Chief of Policy and Program Development.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assigns and reviews the work of professional, clerical and consultative staff assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
- To initiate the process for the planned development of program standards, i.e., convene advisory groups and develop drafts for program standards.
- To review literature and/or convene the public process to determine the need for development of policy, regulation or guidelines.
- To provide for public notice and review of proposed standards, conduct public hearings, and other relevant steps in the process of standards development consist with the Office of Substance Abuse's system plans.
- To establish a calendar for development of all standards not presently in existence and for updating of existing standards.
- To work with the Chief of Policy and Program Development in the establishment of a priority listing for the development of program standards.
- To deliver technical assistance to community programs and respond to written and telephone inquiries or requests for assistance relative to program standards.
- To be responsible for staffing all advisory groups necessary for the development of program standards.
- To work with the Chief of Policy and Program Development in the development of long-range plans and initiatives for the development of the substance abuse system.
- To prepare required reports as necessary.
- To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of program planning and policy development as it relates to the administration of a substance abuse treatment system; a working knowledge of state and federal plans and program guidelines; the ability to supervise a participatory planning process; the ability to review literature and formulate appropriate policy and plans from such a process; the ability to provide technical assistance to agency staff and community program agencies; the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations as required; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, departmental officials, community organizations, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position in a private or public agency involving social-service program management, planning, and policy.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This position is responsible for the management and quality of peer-based recovery support services programs in Rhode Island. It exists within the Prevention and Recovery Services Unit of the Behavioral Health division of BHDDH. This position serves as the program expert and advises Medicaid on the approval of new providers of peer -based recovery support services by facilitating provider application reviews and mandatory audits of those service providers. The position is responsible for the reports associated with the Medicaid approval process. This position also serves as the program liaison for the state's recovery community centers and collegiate recovery program contracts, manages the recovery training development contract to align offered training with certification requirements for certified peer recovery specialists, represents BHDDH as a recovery service program expert at national and regional meetings, and will continue to grow the field of peer recovery support services as new opportunities for funding and expansion arrive. This position supervises 1FTE contract monitor. Individuals with lived behavioral health experience are encouraged to apply, especially if they are a certified peer recovery specialist. Experience with delivering peer recovery services in Rhode Island, grants management, program development, and/or quality improvement work preferred.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.