A professional who coordinates government programs dealing with prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse problems affecting work performance of employees in private and public sectors of work force. Responsibilities include:

• Studies composition of industrial and business communities and state agencies to determine methods of promoting information concerning alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment programs to executives and administrators in industry and government.
• Confers with management personnel to explain purpose and benefits of Employee Assistance Program, and attempts to establish programs in establishments, organizations, and agencies.
• Consults with representatives of Area Service Providers (professionals in health care, counseling, and other special services) to develop participation in prevention and treatment programs.
• Instructs personnel in methods of recognizing and identifying employee problems, referring employee to community Area Service Providers, and maintaining records of program-related activities.
• Consults with management and administrators of participating organizations and Area Service Providers to evaluate progress of program and identify administrative problems.
• Implements corrective action plan to solve problems.
• Develops training materials to be used by participating organizations and Area Service Providers.
• Prepares articles for newspaper and other media to explain purpose of program.
• Lectures and participates in workshops, radio and television interviews, community meetings, and other organizational functions to promote acceptance and support of program.
• Prepares grant proposals and reports for submission to department supervisor.