Job Description:

Job Posting Title

Drug Overdose Prevention Project Coordinator

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

Injury Prevention Service

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $52,858.00, based on education and experience.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

This position serves as a project coordinator for the drug overdose prevention program within the Injury Prevention Service. To advance the implementation of effective and sustainable statewide drug overdose prevention strategies and support integration of state and local response efforts, the position is responsible for capacity building, collaboration with state and community stakeholders across multiple sectors, consultation, technical assistance, program development and evaluation, information dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies.

Typical Functions

•Support the implementation and sustainability of multiple program and policy prevention strategies to reduce drug-related overdose and death.
•Develop and deliver presentations on drug overdose prevention to public and professional audiences; conduct media interviews; and provide subject matter expertise to partners and the general public.
•Identify and engage stakeholders; establish partnerships with public, private, tribal, and nonprofit organizations; facilitate multi-disciplinary coalitions or workgroups; and collaborate with partners to leverage resources for advancing statewide efforts.
•Prepare written materials and resources for professional and lay audiences for a variety of purposes, such as education, strategic planning, grant progress reporting, media, and advocacy.
•Recruit organizations and individuals to initiate and deliver evidence-based practices.  
•Effectively and efficiently manage multiple ongoing projects at various levels of the social ecological model.
•Effectively interact with diverse groups of stakeholders to achieve common goals.
•Collaborate and participate in regular meetings with Injury Prevention Service staff and community-based project coordinators to integrate state and local prevention efforts.
•Conduct program evaluation and quality improvement projects and disseminate findings.
•Represent the Injury Prevention Service on various committees and provide progress reports, technical assistance, data, and information to the groups.
•Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Requirements consist of a Master’s degree in public health, public administration, sociology, psychology, wellness management, community health, or a closely related field and two years of experience in a field involving project planning and management or health education/promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of work experience in injury prevention, drug overdose prevention, or substance use disorder treatment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices; of theoretical concepts of health behavior; of current social and economic problems as they relate to public health; of group organization and leadership; of community infrastructure development; and of basic research and statistical techniques is required.  Exceptional interpersonal, planning, and project management skills are required in order to effectively and efficiently develop, conduct, and evaluate trainings, meetings, presentations, and programs.  Ability is required to speak to the public; to organize communities, establish and facilitate coalitions, and direct groups; to prepare a variety of educational materials and other written documents; to work effectively with diverse populations; and to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.  Additional requirements include strong critical thinking, time management, and conflict management skills; the ability to translate plans into action; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; and self-motivation and drive to achieve established goals and objectives.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level, but also includes various public/community establishments used for training classes, presentations, meetings, and other required duties.  While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and standing and daily use of a computer and phone.  Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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