What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug Testing Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
THE SALVATION ARMY
NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION
PATHWAY FORWARD PROGRAM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE : Drug Testing Coordinator
LOCATION / DEPT : Pathway Forward Program
REPORTS TO : Assistant Program Director
FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE : RFT
OUTCOMES
The mission of the Drug Testing Coordinator is to provide support to the administration for the facility by ensuring uniform and equitable procedures, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting related to drug testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Following Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and program established guidelines in the coordination of drug testing.
- Ensuring the collecting of specimens from BOP residents is done in a uniform, equitable, dignified, and highly professional
- Will assist with the drug testing of S. Probation Office (USPO) clients as needed.
- Responsible for daily monitoring, recording, writing and entering of testing performed along with its
- Responsible for submitting mandated reports to Assistant Program Director.
- Conduct weekly review and monitoring of testing
- Package and mail all specimens
- Responsible for calibrating, maintaining, etc. the breathalyzer.
- Reports issues with breathalyzer to Assistant Program Director.
- Confidentiality is maintained when and to the extent possible.
- Data is collected, verified, recorded, analyzed, and disseminated in a manner which meets or exceeds all obligations imposed by the Salvation Army, the Bureaus of Prisons, the U.S. Probation Office, and the American Correctional Association.
- Policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually for accuracy, effectiveness, and are revised as needed.
- Program database is used to facilitate an ongoing and mutually beneficial relationship between the Program and DHQ.
- Conduct all new resident orientation(s) as it pertains to both drug testing and breathalyzer procedures.
- Conduct both new staff and annual training as it pertains to both drug testing and breathalyzer procedures.
- Ensure staff who interact with residents have total confidence in conducting the entire testing process as needed.
- Assist in the processing of new referrals within the Intake Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Assistant Program Director.
This individual works closely with residents, Correctional Monitors, Security Services Supervisor, and Reentry Case Managers.
In contracts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
This individual will be evaluated on the basis of standards established by the facility's Program Directives, with guidance from DHQ HR. Evaluations will consider : the timeliness, effectiveness, and completeness of tasks performed and the results of internal and external audits, when applicable. Fact-based opinions of patients, subordinates, peers, superiors, and contractual authorities may be considered.
A performance review will be conducted.
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THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
DOING THE MOST GOOD
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
