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Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Social/Human Services Salary $71,287.00 - $80,484.00 Job Profile JC-02822600-99 - Assistant Administrator, Substance Abuse Contract Management and Program Compliance (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Preferred Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to tobacco sales. Knowledge of the changing tobacco product markets and the illegal products in the marketplace Experience working with 18 -20-year-old employees. Knowledge of the FDA tobacco inspection program and its requirements to train and recruit inspectors 18-20 years of age. Experience working with law enforcement officers in their communities Should possess skills required to recruit, train and provide daily oversight in office and in the field, for young inspectors to work with police and adult FDA team inspectors to conduct tobacco compliance inspections. Recent Highschool grad with lived experience within 5 years is preferred . Opening Date February 5, 2026 Closing Date February 14, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100790 Asst Administrator for Substance Abuse (Open Date: 02/05/2026) Pay Grade C00128 A Classification Assistant Administrator, Substance Abuse Contract Management and Program Compliance Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for assisting in the development, direction, coordination and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated statewide substance abuse program; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed for conformance to policies, rules, regulations and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and reviews the work of a technical clerical staff and/or other treatment staff assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for assisting in the development, direction, coordination and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated statewide substance abuse program. To be responsible for the development of a quality assurance program for substance abuse treatment. To be responsible for program follow-up activity. To assist in the development of licensing standards, policies, or procedures to ensure program effectiveness and compliance. To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating programmatic systems of substance abuse service providers and to make recommendations thereon. To assist in the development and monitoring of service contracting process and utilization review system. To monitor and ensure treatment goals and services meet specific objectives and are in compliance with appropriate statutes concerning targeted population to which they are providing substance abuse treatment services. To be responsible for providing technical assistance to substance abuse treatment agencies in order for programs to meet their goals and objectives as outlined in their contract with the department. To be responsible for preparing program development reports and recommendations; and as required to assist in the preparation of annual budget requests. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and the ability to apply such knowledge in developing, directing, coordinating and evaluating a comprehensive and integrated statewide substance abuse program; the ability to coordinate effectively the various programs and facilities of substance abuse; a working knowledge of state and/or federal regulations relating to substance abuse programs and funding requirements; the ability to establish programmatic monitoring and evaluation systems; a working knowledge of substance abuse treatment needs; the ability to develop licensing and quality assurance standards, as well as polices and procedures to ensure program effectiveness and compliance; the ability to provide technical assistance to substance abuse treatment agencies; the ability to supervise and review the work of a subordinate staff; the ability to prepare reports, the ability to prepare studies and reports containing findings, analyses and recommendations; the ability to establish and coordinate effective working relationships with superiors, community organizations and the public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position in a public or private human service agency involving program compliance, monitoring or grant management. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for assisting in the development, direction, coordination and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated statewide substance abuse program; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed for conformance to policies, rules, regulations and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and reviews the work of a technical clerical staff and/or other treatment staff assigned to assist. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at https://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. 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