What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR II (BHDDH) position at State of Rhode Island?
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a small organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of a BHDDH program of comparable complexity; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through conferences and submitted reports for satisfactory performance and adherence to directions, rules and procedures. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates and reviews the work of professional, technical and clerical staff.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the operations of the program or services area and the ability to promote effective and efficient programs and services; a working knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of public health care programs and services; a working knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the program; a familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to serve as an effective administrative subordinate; the ability to serve as an effective member of an administrative team; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.
Education And Experience
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible supervisory capacity in (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is seeking an Associate Administrator of Prevention Services who will be responsible for substance use prevention health policy and communications, focused on substance use prevention related to recreational youth and adult cannabis use.
The Associate Administrator II will be responsible for the planning and coordination of programming related to environmental change strategies. This includes policy work and enforcement strategies that reduce retail access to substance and associated products illegal to youth. This position will also serve as a coordinator of substance use prevention-related health communications. Lastly, this person will serve as a subject matter expert on policy and legislation that affects prevention programming.
Job Duties
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.
Employer State of Rhode Island
Address One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
Website http://www.apply.ri.gov
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a small organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of a BHDDH program of comparable complexity; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through conferences and submitted reports for satisfactory performance and adherence to directions, rules and procedures. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates and reviews the work of professional, technical and clerical staff.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
- Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a small organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall management of a BHDDH program of comparable complexity.
- To coordinate or conduct analyses of specific programs, services, resources and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
- To assist in the development of assigned components, short and long-term goals and objectives, management plans and operating plans, and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.
- To assist in achieving fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area.
- To assist in the development of specific phases of the operating and capital budget plans, proposals and requests, as required.
- To periodically consult and confer with intra and interagency representatives to access and recommend changes in programs, services, goals and objectives, as required.
- To review programs and services for compliance with federal, state and other regulations and requirements, and with the overall mission and goals of the department.
- When directed, to apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies and management practices to the operation of the organization and/or program.
- To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.
- To provide professional opinion, consultation and advice, as required.
- To serve as an effective member of the agency program and leadership team.
- To assist in coordination of programs and services with other BHDDH agencies, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal and private agencies and parties, as required.
- To provide effective and informative reports; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as required.
- To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as required.
- To assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate and adequate information systems, and to produce reports as needed.
- To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
- To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the operations of the program or services area and the ability to promote effective and efficient programs and services; a working knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of public health care programs and services; a working knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the program; a familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to serve as an effective administrative subordinate; the ability to serve as an effective member of an administrative team; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.
Education And Experience
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible supervisory capacity in (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is seeking an Associate Administrator of Prevention Services who will be responsible for substance use prevention health policy and communications, focused on substance use prevention related to recreational youth and adult cannabis use.
The Associate Administrator II will be responsible for the planning and coordination of programming related to environmental change strategies. This includes policy work and enforcement strategies that reduce retail access to substance and associated products illegal to youth. This position will also serve as a coordinator of substance use prevention-related health communications. Lastly, this person will serve as a subject matter expert on policy and legislation that affects prevention programming.
Job Duties
- Adapt public health policy and legislation related to substance use prevention into program and system change, especially pertaining to recreational marijuana use laws
- Work with other state departments to increase safety related to legal cannabis use
- Improve data collection and reporting of environmental change strategies work by prevention providers regarding their work with cannabis prevention
- Develop, implement, and improve retailer education programs for products illegal for youth such as tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol
- Serve as a coordinator of health communications work related to substance use prevention in collaboration with state and local partners
- Attend collaborative meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to improve substance use prevention and mental health promotion
- Knowledge of principles and models for prevention program planning and implementation including SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework
- Experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Ability to work well as a team with diverse personnel, groups, and organizations
- Experience with health communications and policy
- Experience with policy analysis and research
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and with a variety of audiences (examples include general public, industry professionals, state department staff, and prevention providers)
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.
Employer State of Rhode Island
Address One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
Website http://www.apply.ri.gov
