Addiction Services Program Manager (Vacancy)
Salary
$37.02 - $55.52 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time Funding Limitation
Job Number
26-1570-V1
Department
50 Columbus Public Health
Division
Health
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
Under direction, is responsible for managing all aspects, including supervising staff members, of an addiction services program for Columbus Public Health; performs related duties as required.
Under direction, this position is responsible for the oversight and management of the CPH Alcohol and Drug Services Prevention Programs. This position will supervise staff providing evidence-based prevention education and support for those impacted by increased risk factors to increase protective factors and resiliency skills. Responsibilities include managing direct prevention services with staff and partners, oversight of grant funding deliverables, data tracking and analysis, performing needs assessments, curriculum fidelity reviews, and compiling reports. Performs related duties as required.
This position works to develop and sustain community partnerships (schools, recreation centers, community agencies) to increase understanding of prevention services and readiness following the strategic prevention framework and collaborates on efforts to deliver quality prevention services. Will assist with program grant writing, policy development and compliance, contracts and MOU's, and is a representative for CPH to the broader community regarding prevention services and initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Manages the operations and develops and implements procedures for an Addiction Services Program according to applicable standards and requirements;
Selects and trains staff, completes performance evaluations, approves leaves, schedules work hours, directs duties, and handles employee problems and communication;
Provides direct service coverage according to certification requirements and as budgeted in grants if applicable;
Diagnoses clients for substance use disorder;
Clinically reviews client referral, admission, discharge, and continued stay;
Assures, directs, collects, reports, and analyzes quality improvement and evaluation data for a program;
Recommends changes to services, materials, or operations for a program;
Assists with grant applications, budgeting, project reporting, and certification reviews;
Investigates and recommends capital expenditures for a program;
Participates in the planning and development of services, quality management, and policies and procedures for the Addiction Services Program;
Represents the Department and Addiction Services Program to the community and to relevant boards, groups, task forces, etc.;
Promotes, establishes, or expands addiction services to the department, human services agencies, the public, and throughout the community;
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience providing or managing addiction services. Substitution(s): A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Due to the nature of, or the funding requirements for, the program, some positions may require State of Ohio registration, certification or licensure within the addiction counseling or prevention professions, or other professions performing services within the recognized scope, standards, and ethics of the individuals profession.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-1570-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Christian Kassahun
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6572
E: ckkassahun@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Columbus, Ohio, 43215
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