[Amended 3-10-2020 by Ord. No. 4661-20]
There is hereby created the Department of Human
Services, the head of which shall be the Director of the Department
of Human Services.
[Amended 7-25-2006 by Ord. No. 4027-06; 1-28-2020 by Ord. No. 4655-20; 3-10-2020 by Ord. No.
4661-20]
There shall be the following divisions within
the Department of Human Services:
A. Division of Senior Services.
C. Division of Animal Control.
[Amended 3-10-2020 by Ord. No. 4661-20]
There is hereby created, within the Department
of Human Services, the Division of Senior Services, the head of which
shall be the Division Manager of Senior Services. The Division Manager
of Senior Services shall coordinate and develop senior citizens programs
and activities in the Township. The Division Manager of Senior Services
may be assisted by the Deputy Division Manager of Senior Services,
who will assist the Division Manager with respect to senior services
matters.
Under the direction and supervision of the Division
Manager of Senior Services, the Division of Senior Services shall:
A. Develop programs and coordinate projects directed
to the development of needed senior services in the Township.
B. Act as liaison between the Township Council and various
senior service agencies and programs, both public and private, on
the local, state and federal levels.
C. Actively seek out and advise Township Council of grants,
funds and loans which may be available for senior services and related
programs.
[Amended 6-13-2017 by Ord. No. 4547-17]
A. There is hereby established within the Department of Human Services the Division of Animal Control, the head of which shall be the Division Manager of Animal Control. The Division of Animal Control is responsible for administering Chapter
165, Animals and Animal Establishments, as well as other duties as directed by the Director of Human Services.
[Amended 3-10-2020 by Ord. No. 4661-20]
B. The following positions, in the numbers authorized, are established
within the Division of Animal Control:
(1) Chief Animal Control Officer: one.
(2) Assistant Animal Control Officers: three.
(5) Full-time kennel aide: one.
[Amended 10-23-2018 by Ord. No. 4608-18]
(6) Part-time kennel aide: two.
[Added 10-23-2018 by Ord.
No. 4608-18]
There is hereby created the office of Township
Physician. The Township Physician shall conduct all required physical
examinations for all Township employees except for those of the Police
Department, which examinations shall be conducted by the Police Physician
or Police Surgeon. The Township Physician shall be appointed pursuant
to law and shall receive such compensation and perform such duties
as provided by law. There shall be no more than two individuals who
shall hold the office of Township Physician.
[Amended 3-10-2020 by Ord. No. 4661-20]
There shall be established a Municipal Alliance
Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse within the Department of Human
Services.
Member on the Municipal Alliance Committee shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township
Council and shall include but not necessarily be limited to representatives
of the following groups:
A. A Mayoral representative.
C. The President of the School Board.
D. The Superintendent of Schools.
E. The Student Assistant Coordinator.
F. A representative of the PTA.
G. A representative of the local bargaining unit for
teachers.
H. A representative of the Chamber of Commerce.
I. A representative of organized labor.
J. A representative of the court system.
K. A representative of a local civic association.
L. A representative of a local treatment provider agency.
M. A representative of a local religious group.
O. A recovered substance abuser.
The purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee
shall include the following:
A. To organize and coordinate efforts involving school,
law enforcement, business and community groups for purposes of reducing
alcoholism and drug abuse.
B. To develop, in conjunction with the LEA, comprehensive
alcoholism and drug abuse education programs for grades K through
12.
C. To develop, in conjunction with the LEA, procedures
for intervention, treatment/referral and discipline of students involved
with substance abuse.
D. To develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse
education, outreach and support efforts for parents.
E. To develop a comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse
community awareness program.
The functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee
shall be:
A. To create a network of community leaders, private
citizens and representatives for public and private human service
agencies who are dedicated to promote and support drug and alcohol
prevention and education programs.
B. To conduct an assessment of community-wide needs pertaining
to drug abuse and alcohol issues.
C. To identify existing efforts and services acting to
reduce alcoholism and drug abuse.
D. To assist in the development of programs at the municipal
level that accomplish the purpose of the Alliance effort.
E. To assist the municipality in acquiring funds for
Alliance programs.
F. To cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse, as well as the County Alliance Committee, to provide
data, reports or other information that may be needed to assist in
the Alliance effort.
There is hereby created the position of Municipal
Alliance Coordinator for the Township of Toms River.
To be appointed to the position of Municipal
Alliance Coordinator for the Township of Toms River, an individual
must possess the following qualifications:
A. Preferred, but not required, graduation from a four-year
course at an accredited college or university.
B. Experience or training in the ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drugs Council) field.
C. Experience in coordinating and managing programs in
a related field.
The Municipal Alliance Coordinator shall be
responsible for the planning, promotion, development and supervision
of the Municipal Alliance Program as follows:
A. Coordinating and assuring the implementation of all
Alliance ATOD programs as outlined in the approved grant. These programs
shall include, but not be limited to, Project Graduation, the Senior
Citizen Awareness Program, the Tobacco Awareness Program, Teen Coffee
Shop Night and the Monthly Newsletter.
B. Gathering information for the community needs assessment
and making recommendations for future grant applications based on
that information.
C. Coordinating and managing Alliance volunteers by scheduling
meetings, providing information and training, overseeing committees
and maintaining pertinent records.
D. Providing the community with information on ATOD prevention,
resources and specific Alliance programs through a monthly newsletter,
press and other media releases.
E. Organizing fund-raising activities that will provide
additional funds as needed.
F. Preparing the annual grant application which shall
require attendance at Ocean County grant-related meetings/training
and the compilation of statistical and financial information.
G. Coordinating activities with other municipal agencies
and organizations, including the Board of Education.
H. Maintaining and filing all records in a central office.
Such records shall include, but not be limited to, minutes of monthly
meetings, financial records, the annual grant and related documents,
program descriptions and evaluations, copies of the newsletter, media
releases, a video pamphlet library, correspondence with the County
of Ocean and training and time records for Alliance volunteers.
The salary for the position of Municipal Alliance
Coordinator shall be paid in accordance with the terms and provisions
of the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Toms River. Said position
shall also be funded by a grant from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse.
There is hereby created the office of Deputy
Municipal Alliance Coordinator, which shall be a part-time position.
The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Municipal Alliance Coordinator
shall be prescribed by the Municipal Alliance Coordinator.