Title: Addiction and Recovery Specialty Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Up to $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Office of Addiction, Recovery, and Wellness Supports is seeking a motivated individual to fulfill the role and job duties as the Addiction and Recovery Specialty Coordinator. This position provides statewide guidance in the planning, expansion development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive system of problem gambling treatment and recovery support services, to include coordinating a network of service providers and partners, promoting evidence-based practices to address gambling disorders and other co-occurring disorders. This position also provides technical consultation on complex matters related to problem gambling treatment and recovery and serves as a resource guide for treatment and recovery professionals, and community stakeholders. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to enhance the state's continuum of care for problem gambling disorders. In addition, this position manages and monitors contracts for problem gambling treatment and recovery services, ensuring compliance with funding state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of addictive disorders, treatment theories, recovery processes, with an understanding of the relationship between problem gambling and substance use disorders.
• Experience in program coordination or management of behavioral health programs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report preparation.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field.
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
• Certification as a problem gambling counselor (e.g., International Certified Gambling Counselor) or eligibility to become certified within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations and policies within VA.
• Knowledge of the personal impact, emotions, and day-to-day realities of addiction and the recovery process.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.