Job Title: Policy Advisor
Location: D.C. Department of Health, Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration (APRA)
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Reference: 15008
General Job Information
"Pay Plan, Series & Grade: CS-301-13
Salary Range: $72,010.00 - $92,782.00
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday - 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the General Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Number of Vacancies: Two (2)
Agency: Department of Health
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Opening date: November 4, 2009
Closing date: November 30, 2009
Duties
Brief Description of Duties: This position is located within the Department of Health, Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA), Office of the Deputy Assistant for Treatment. The incumbent serves as a Policy Advisor and is responsible for researching, recommending and supporting the implementation of clinical practice standards and policies for APRA operations and the District of Columbia system of alcohol and drug abuse services. Researches and recommends clinical practice policies and standards for the provision of addiction treatment services. Reviews and updates clinical practice policies and standards for provision of substance abuse treatment services. Develops reports and provides data analysis on publicly-supported substance abuse treatment services. Provides for the security of information, personnel, and physical Agency assets under his\her control or influence. Ensures the security and privacy of personal information, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other laws and regulations. Incumbent evaluates ongoing and proposed activities, policies, and procedures for potential exposure of the District government to liability or unnecessary costs and makes recommendations to the supervisor as to ways to mitigate such risks.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: Degree: Major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Selective Placement Factor #1: Expert knowledge of current health, mental health and social services techniques used to treat individuals with addictions and chemical dependence; and at least five (5) years experience treating individuals with addictions and chemical dependence; or
It is preferred that the incumbent possess a Masters degree and valid license as a Social Worker,
Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse or Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia and have three (3) years experience treating individuals with addictions and chemical dependence
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Ranking Factors
Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process.
All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.
Ranking Factor #1: Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex clinical concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.
Ranking Factor #2: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical practice policies and standards for the treatment of individuals with addictions and chemical dependence.
Ranking Factor #3: Demonstrated ability to provide ongoing evaluation of clinical practices, and conduct utilization review of clinical services provided within the substance abuse treatment system of care.
Ranking Factor #4: Demonstrated ability to evaluate the efficacy of substance abuse treatment services provided to individuals with addictions and chemical dependence.
Ranking Factor #5: Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Administration staff within the Department of Health, District agencies and other community stakeholders.
Priority Consideration
Displaced Employee Priority Placement: Eligibles for the District of Columbia's Displaced Employee Program (DEP) and Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) will be given priority consideration for this position if found qualified.
Employment Benefits
Employee Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government's retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon reemployment.
Residency Requirement
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, an attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905) other than in the Senior Executive Attorney Service (SEAS), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Information to Applicants
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Other Information: This position may be subject to criminal background and\or traffic record checks, as well as, random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to DC Act 15-630.
Pursuant to the provisions of Title I of the Child and Youth Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004 (Act), effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353, D.C. Official Code Sub Section 1-620.31 et seq.) Title II of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004 (Act), effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code Subsection 4-1501.01 et se).
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
Please be advised that this position has been identified and designated as a safety-sensitive position subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing. If tentatively selected for this safety-sensitive position, you will be required to submit to drug testing prior to appointment, and that appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result; and once hired into a safety-sensitive position, you will be subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing.
How to Apply
Where to Apply (Judiciary Square): D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) Job Center located in the South Lobby at 441 - 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore a DC 2000 job application or online job application is required to be submitted.
Posting Cancellation: A non-competitive selection of an eligible candidate from the Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) or the District's Displaced Employee Program (DEP) will result in the cancellation of this announcement.
How to Apply: All applicants including Department employees and other DC government employees must submit the District of Columbia Application DC 2000. Please note that all applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.dchr.dc.gov.
Closing Statement
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Department of Health, Office of Human Resources Only.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Location: D.C. Department of Health
- Compensation: $72,010 - $92,782
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