Student Assistance Program Supervisor - Drug & Alcohol Commission

About the role

Department: Cumberland Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission. Address: Dennis Marion Public Services Building, 16 W. High Street, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA 17013. Position Code: DU2002. Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Exempt, Merit Hire (Internal).

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership, Planning & Evaluation: develop and implement the SAP Unit’s goals, objectives, performance measures, and work procedures; ensure compliance with DDAP, PA Department of Education (PDE), SAP, HIPPA and other regulatory requirements; assign and monitor ongoing SAP-related needs assessments, encouraging participation in statewide surveys and organizations, and analyze results to guide program development; design and implement evaluation tools; collect and analyze SAP service data (referrals, recommendations, parent outreach, core team documentation) to recommend improvements; provide input into budget development and ensure alignment with state requirements; serve as a spokesperson in public forums and media settings to promote SAP and behavioral health awareness; identify student populations through data collection and collaboration and develop appropriate support strategies; support Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) activities, including attending EPIS and DDAP trainings/webinars, increasing school district participation, analyzing data, and developing an inclusive communication strategy; lead efforts to meet DDAP deliverables, including SAP reporting requirements, student referral tracking, and SAP Annual report documentation and outcome reporting.
• Operational Management & Staff Supervision: oversee daily operations, coordinate SAP staff schedules and assignments, and facilitate team meetings; monitor SAP program performance monthly and prepare written and verbal reports for stakeholders; provide individual supervision and conduct annual performance reviews; support staff in delivering high‑quality SAP services; lead hiring efforts for the SAP team according to merit hire processes and ensure ongoing training requirements are met for all staff.
• School-based Engagement, Education & Interagency Collaboration: provide SAP technical assistance and training to school administrators, community organizations and SAP core team members on topics including SAP procedures, referral systems, confidentiality, and behavioral health resources; make presentations to community organizations, school staff, parent groups, and core teams to increase awareness of SAP processes, substance use trends, risks, and protective factors; prepare informational materials on substance misuse, and harm‑reduction topics; review, evaluate, and utilize traditional and digital media strategies for disseminating ATOD and problem gambling information; build and maintain partnerships with school districts, IU staff, providers, crisis services and community partners; conduct Court Reporting Network (CRN) screenings for DUI offenders and record information in the PennDOT online database; complete required CRN training; perform related duties as required.
• Direct SAP Services, Consultation, and Technical Assistance: provide SAP consultations to school staff regarding referrals, student concerns, and decision making; support school districts in requests for timely referrals to contracted treatment providers and community resources; provide direct interdepartmental, community, and school services including presentations, consultation, coalition support, and policy development; travel throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties to deliver SAP services.
• Other Duties: perform other related duties as assigned; evening and occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health education, Education, Psychology,