Drug Overdose Prevention Specialist

Job Posting Title

Drug Overdose Prevention Specialist

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Injury Prevention Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Up to $62,400.00 based on education and experience. PIN 34003367.

Position Summary

This position serves as a specialist for the drug overdose prevention program within the Injury Prevention Service. The position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent substance use disorders and reduce overdose-related morbidity and mortality. The position provides subject matter expertise and a focus on health equity and social determinants of health as related to drug overdose prevention.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Identify and engage collaborators; 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Examine the disparities and social determinants of health related to drug overdose and identify strategies to impact root causes.
• Lead the integration of health equity into drug overdose prevention strategies.
• Effectively and efficiently manage multiple ongoing projects at various levels of the social ecological model.
• 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; provide technical assistance to coalitions addressing overdose and substance use disorders to strengthen functioning and outcomes.
• 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.
• Advance the development and implementation of program and policy strategies to reduce drug-related overdose and death, utilizing a public health approach.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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 public health-related project planning/management, advancing health equity, or health education/promotion.

Preferred qualifications include at least one year of work experience in injury prevention, drug overdose prevention, and/or health equity.

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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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