Injury Prevention Liaison (OD2A)
Injury Prevention Liaison (OD2A)
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As a public service agency we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities our organization and each other with Integrity Accountability Excellence Respect and Humility.
Franklin County Public Health provides:
- Schedules to support a work/life balance.
- Robust benefits including medical dental vision an employee assistance program and a flexible spending account.
- Life insurance short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
- Vacation time personal time sick time and paid holidays.
- And much more!
NOW HIRING: Injury Prevention Liaison (OD2A)
Grant-funded position
Under supervision and guidance from the Behavioral Health and Addiction Services Supervisor this Injury Prevention Liaison position will assist Franklin County Public Healths efforts to prevent opiate abuse and addiction through a collaborative process that focuses on surveillance prevention and community education. This position provides primary support and guidance to community partners in administering the CDC Overdose Data to Action: LOCAL grant inclusive of planning implementing and evaluating community-based injury prevention programs that focus on reducing overdose deaths and the leading causes of opiate overdose injury for the Franklin County service area.
This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission core values and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.
Duties Include:
- Acts as a liaison to OD2A partners the public including community and government agencies. Provides technical assistance to partners and/or subgrantees in planning implementing and evaluating opioid prevention and harm reduction programs. Monitors and evaluates local program initiatives projects and grants (e.g. develops and maintains records of progress toward attainment of program objectives) through site visits email and phone contact. Assists with coordinating and facilitating monthly meetings with subgrantees or partners.
- Coordinates strategies and interventions to provide input and feedback that moves the strategies forward. Coordinates the planning and scheduling for partner engagement by fielding requests from partners and works directly with partners on all strategy related issues.
- Serves as a resource of health education for providers health care systems and providers and community agencies. Serves on internal and external committees.
- Promotes program sustainability by identifying new sources of funding. Assists in preparing public and private grant/contract application narratives work plans and budget justifications.
- Assists in creating presentations and talking points to share with community groups Board of Health businesses and governmental agencies to inform and to enlist their participation in injury prevention activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health Public Administration Health Education Social work or related field.
- 1 year directly related experience in grants writing and grants management.
- Ohio Drivers License.
- Experience with public speaking preferred.
- This position is expected to work approximately 50% administrative/office and 50% field.
Hiring Wage Range: $23.44/hour - $26.95/hour. This is a non-exempt position.
Interested applicants should apply at with:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Completed FCPH application (located: for Applying: Internal applicants (09/26/2025); External applicants (Until Filled)
No phone calls please.
Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at .
FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g. cigarettes cigars smokeless tobacco vapor etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley HR Generalist ator to request and arrange for accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
