Summary or Purpose

This position may be a GRANT FUNDED position and will end with the completion of the grant program. (Employee will be notified if the position will be Grant Funded.)

Develops, plans, coordinates, and analyzes existing or projected social service programs or projects in support of goals and objectives of the Department. Work involves research, evaluation, quality assurance, gathering, and reporting of statistical data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Researches, reviews, and analyzes federal, state, and local legislation for intent, meaning, and predicted effects related to anticipated or existing programs or projects.

Responds to requests for information; provides technical information to programs, departments and outside entities as needed.

Assists in the organization, design, and development of program structure and associated plans based on collected data and research findings; makes recommendations to the Deputy Director and/Director of the Department in order to address anticipated or observed problems.

Evaluates/monitors new or modified program operations and policy design with regard to feasibility and effectiveness; makes recommendations to the Deputy Director and/or Director of the Department in order to address anticipated or observed problems.

Monitors new or modified program operations to ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations.

Explains Department programs and projects to community resources to encourage their participation in the program or project under development and/or modification.

Develops or assists in the development of comprehensive plans for anticipated or existing programs or projects in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Department.

Designs and develops operational and administrative procedures and forms necessary for the collection and transmission of information, satisfaction of reporting requirements, and establishment of control systems to evaluate program/policy effectiveness.

Work as the Department quality assurance manager for programs and projects with regard to service delivery, patient/client care, and overall program success to ensure compliance with all accreditation and/or certification standards.

Coordinates and assists in development of training events for staff and management working with new or modified programs, procedures, and policies.

Monitors programs in order to ensure that desired changes are effected, objectives are achieved, and program changes are maintained in the immediate and long-term future.

Advises the Deputy Director and/or the Director of the Department of administrate matters and concerns in a timely, accurate, and detailed manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of general administrative principles and practices, and knowledge of procedure and policy development.

Knowledge of methods and means of collecting and evaluating information and data pertinent to social services and related federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Knowledge of accreditation and certification standards and their application to delivery of services to Behavioral Health consumers.

Skill in communicating and interpreting complex ideas, plans, procedures and programs to a variety of audiences.

Ability to understand and interpret complex laws, rules, regulations, procedures and programs.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Knowledge of PC and common software applications.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Bachelors Degree in a health-related field or Public or Business Administration or comparable fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Two years experience of North Slope Borough policies and procedures.

Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit;

One-year separation from receiving services for substance abuse or domestic violence;

Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis;

Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.