State Opioid Response Program Coordinator Behavioral Health

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• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance prevention and risk reduction efforts funded by the State Opioid Response grant
• Provide training to targeted community sectors on recognizing opioid overdose and proper Naloxone use as part of opioid use prevention education.
• Collaborate with state agencies providers community partners andstakeholders to prioritize activities related to opioid use disorderprevention and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with State Opioid Responsepartners providing briefing materials and updates on program activities.
• Offer technical assistance to program partners to support the successful implementation of grant-funded initiatives.
• Manage contracts and sub-contracts related to grant activities ensuringcompliance with federal and agency guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison for prevention and risk reduction activities funded by theState Opioid Response grant conducting presentations and representingthe program at various events.
• Prepare and submit documents for required federal and state reportingincluding grant writing needs assessments and program evaluation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business or public administration social/behavioral sciences health sciences public health education law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing contract management or leading community-based health/social care groups. Related coursework training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in social work Public Health Public Administration or related human services field. Experience working with behavioral health and/or community-based organizations. Enthusiasm for working with diverse stakeholders and constituents (coalition and community members). Experience in data collection resource mapping focus groups surveys and key stakeholder interviews. Experience using data to evaluate monitor and inform program implementation.

Other: A valid Drivers License is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities.

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of implementation science and applied research in prevention programming.
• Ability to identify tangible and intangible community assets and resources.
• Knowledge of outcomes-based prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of best practices in prevention program capacity-building and sustainability.
• Ability to support community-based organizations in building capacity.
• Ability to interact in a virtual environment.
• Effective computer skills. Proficient using Microsoft office suite Word Excellent outlook and power point.

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