Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Coordinator

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Job Title:  

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Coordinator

Agency:

Department of Driver Services

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005325

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$40,000.00

Job Description:

This is a GRANT FUNDED position

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Regulatory Compliance Division, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Coordinator within the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Unit. Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for limited projects and well-defined assignments regarding the ADAP program.

The ADAP Coordinator responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, compiling and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive reports for benchmarking and grant reporting; participating in the assessment of program operations; monitoring and ensuring program compliance; seeking creative solutions for system automations and continuous process improvements; providing technical assistance to external and internal customers; providing computer support and/or managing an automated information system to tract ADAP expenditures, instructions, shipments, etc.; maintaining positive working relationships with the Georgia Department of Education, local school boards, school personnel, and the grant liaison and provider; and planning, developing and delivering effective presentations for adult and teen training courses.

The incumbent will be responsible for responding to management and customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner in accordance with the core values and mission of the DDS.

The incumbent will be expected to maintain a positive attitude and be receptive to change in a fast-paced environment. 

The incumbent will be responsible for being responsive and escalating customer complaints to management.

The incumbent will be expected to develop and maintain strong partnerships between the Division and its internal and external business partners.

The incumbent will be responsible for researching trends and updated statistics related to alcohol and drug awareness to incorporate into reports, newsletters, and the ADAP manual. 

The incumbent will be expected to ensure the requirements of the grant are satisfied.

Competencies Needed: Demonstrated competencies needed to successfully perform this job include:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure.

• Ability to make decisions and perform job responsibilities with limited supervision.

• Ability to create program related surveys, newsletters, and ads.

• Experience troubleshooting/problem solving.

• Experience working cooperatively as a team. 

• Experience gathering and reporting statistical data. 

• Experience developing and delivering effective presentations. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Administrative Assistant 1 (GST050) or an equivalent position.

OR

Completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college AND one (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess ALL of the following:

(1) One year experience as an instructor in a classroom environment teaching teens or adult learners.

(2) Demonstrated work experience analyzing queries/data via reports, AND Three years’ experience working for a government entity interpreting rules and regulations.

Total Compensation: Combines direct compensation with the value of the State’s benefits and work-life options. Total Compensation establishes a win-win partnership that is important to the quality and success of the State programs and services. Most importantly, State employees enjoy the satisfaction that comes with being part of a team that keeps Georgia progressive, prosperous and a place we are all proud to call home.

Many of the following benefits are available to eligible fulltime employees on the first day of their employment:

• Competitive Compensation

• Performance Recognition

• Retirement and Pension Benefits

• Flexible Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Opportunities for Career Development and Advancement

• Flexible work and Telework schedules (available for select jobs)

• Engaging and Diverse Work Environments

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• Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates by phone or email.
• All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all will be selected for an interview.
• Candidates chosen to move forward will be contacted directly by the hiring agency.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification.
• Please note that this posting may close at any time before the listed closing date once a suitable applicant pool has been identified.
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• All candidates are subject to background to include (motor vehicle, credit, and criminal history checks).

NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change.

VACANCY OPEN TO: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent. -.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.