Regional Outreach and Engagement Specialist

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Job Summary:

This Regional Outreach and Engagement Specialist will be a member of the Opioid Response Network (ORN).

The primary duties of this Regional Outreach and Engagement Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key regional stakeholders partners and collaborators to amplify the Opioid Response Networks reach and impact.

• Coordinate attend oversee and evaluate outreach events tailored to regional needs and/or underserved communities within the region.

• Oversee regional outreach activities including consultant engagement and networking.

• Coordinate with Opioid Response Network (ORN) marketing team at American Academy Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) to market ORN in the region such as conference exhibiting.

• Respond to technical assistance requests and facilitate planning communication and provision of appropriate technical assistance for individuals and organizations.

• Travel will be required up to 25%.

The percent effort devoted to the above duties may fluctuate depending on the projects and funders needs.

The work location will be in HHS Region 5 (IN IL MI MN OH WI). Preferred that applicant be located in IN IL MI MN OH or WI but not required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services

• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan

• Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan

• Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures

• Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives

Department:

At the Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) we are committed to turning research findings into solutions that benefit individuals families and communities. Our efforts ranges from improving quality of life for older adults to supporting behavioral health professionals working in addiction and mental health prevention treatment and recovery services.

CHESS uses technology to enhance the healthcare journey for patients and their families. Whether were offering support during treatment facilitating communication with professionals or providing tools for coping and resilience our innovative approaches empower individuals in their health journeys.

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position will $70000 for experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

At least 2 years of program administration or program coordination and technical assistance systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with substance use and mental health state and community agencies from a wide variety of disciplines

• Experience in event planning community outreach and/or marketing

• Knowledge of and/or experience working in the field of substance use disorder prevention treatment or recovery support

• Excellent attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and problem solve

• Ability to work as part of a team set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities

• Extensive virtual/remote work is involved

Education:

Bachelors degree

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and your cover letter share how you meet the qualifications of this position. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Contact Information:

Dave Kantor

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