State Opioid Response Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health

State Opioid Response Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health

The State Opioid Response Program Coordinator (C73260) at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the State Opioid Response grant. This position will serve as a liaison with the state and federal governmental agencies and local community partners and stakeholders. This position will also be responsible for managing related contracts and sub-contracts along with activities that support the implementation of grant-funded evidence-based programs.

Examples of Work:

• 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, and stakeholders to prioritize activities related to opioid use disorder prevention and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with State Opioid Response partners, 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, ensuring compliance with federal and agency guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison for prevention and risk reduction activities funded by the State Opioid Response grant, conducting presentations and representing the program at various events.
• Prepare and submit documents for required federal and state reporting, including grant writing, needs assessments, and program evaluation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications: Master's 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 Driver's 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.