OPIOID COMMUNITY RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Job Details Job Location: FINANCE - Brunswick, GA 31520 Salary Range: $70,498.35 - $74,067.33 / salary/year Job Shift: Day This is a full-time grant-funded position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. This position requires working 40 hours per week. Summary This position develops and promotes community strategies to prevent overdoses, reduce drug abuse, and the stigma of addiction within the community. Essential Job Functions Act as a bridge between public health initiatives, community organizations, law enforcement, emergency medical responders, and individuals affected by Opioid misuse. Responsible for the implementation of programs aimed at reducing opioid use and disorders, preventing overdoses, and community engagement. Coordinate public education campaigns, harm reduction programs (e.g., naloxone distribution), and resource awareness events in the community. Develop and oversee a comprehensive community-level opioid risk-reduction strategy aligned with local, state, and federal guidelines. Manages outside contracts for community technical assistance and responses. Develop and promote educational campaigns to prevent overdoses, reduce drug abuse, and reduce the stigma of addiction within the community. Works with multiple agencies to ensure that responses align with the strategic plan. Represents Glynn County in multi-disciplinary meetings. Develops and manages statistical tracking for grant compliance. Track, analyze, and report data related to opioid-related incidents, overdose trends, and community impacts. Implement the strategic plan as adopted by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners. Qualifications & Benefits Minimum Education, Training, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred. 7-10 years in a public health role, with 2 years of work experience in communications, project coordination, customer support, or client services. Experience in substance use prevention, behavioral health, or community engagement. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Strong project management, public speaking, and organizational skills. Required Certificates/Licenses: Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Benefits: Bi-weekly payroll 12 hours of PTO per month 12 paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program No-Cost Employee Health Clinic Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Glynn County Government