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Metro Nashville Government Program Specialist 2 in Nashville, Tennessee
Program Specialist 2
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Program Specialist 2
Salary
$47,542.95 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Non Civil Service
Job Number
STC11050
Department
State Trial Courts
Division
Community Corrections
Opening Date
10/30/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Position Description
The candidate will be asked to perform professional, technical, and analytical work involved in the development, evaluation, and promotion of the Dual Disorders Services arm of Community Corrections/State Trial Court division.
This is a Non- Civil Service Grant Funded position
This class has non-supervisory responsibilities over employees and/or interns involved in a program or programs for which the incumbent is responsible. This classification receives direction and reports to the Program Manager.
Typical Duties
Perform assessment utilizing required state assessment tools including, but not limited to, addiction severity index (ASI) and Validated Risk/Needs Assessment upon certification.
May attend/testify/cover courts.
Participating in the development and promotion of the program.
Assist in the development and design of program objectives and content.
Research and recommends alternative methods of program management to identify possible alternative approaches or evaluate current techniques.
May review instructional materials, methods, and media for possible use in programs.
May participate in the dissemination of program information through designing pamphlets, attending conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., in order to promote, publicize and gain support for the program(s).
Participates in the delivery, evaluation and analysis of programs and services.
Performs analysis of data to identify aspects of successful program operations.
May prepare analytical and interpretative reports for management.
May consult with field experts to ascertain program related information.
Keeps abreast of current developments and trends.
Performs specialized services including teaching cognitive behavior curricula.
May coordinate community resources.
May recommend placement of clients in specialized programs as needed.
Performs general administrative duties.
Keeps accurate records.
Writes narrative and statistical reports and letters.
Other assigned duty as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must have a Bachelor Degree in counseling (masters preferred) with two years experience in mental health counseling. Employee should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employee must exhibit personal integrity, maturity, judgment, and emotional stability suitable to the job.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Population and Clinical rating scales.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
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