Community Outreach Coordinator - American Technology Consulting
Indianapolis, IN
About the Job
Purpose of position:Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of outreachactivities in assigned counties in Indiana that falls within the Overdose Datato Action grant guidelines. Primary responsibility includes collaborating,connecting and consulting with community stakeholders on topics or concerns ofDrug Overdose Prevention (DOP) and integrated community responses. Focus will beon facilitating regional and statewide community planning groups. Providingtechnical assistance to both internal and external partners on DOP activities.Incumbent represents the IDOH and works closely with the other DOP OutreachCoordinator(s) to ensure communications are cohesive and timely.Essential duties:-Coordinates the IDOH planning and outreach activities to support therequirements of the Overdose Data to Action federal grant. * Coordinates a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities. * Schedules outreach presentations and exhibitions in the community and communicates with DOP team regarding coverage and responsibilities.-Provides leadership and direction to external subgrantees receiving funds underthe INCAREs ECHO and other projects, as assigned. * Oversees external subgrantees and approves and verifies all project deliverables, project phases and milestones.-Serves as the primary point of contact for external grantees and any issuesthat arise during project planning and implementation.-Nurtures new and old relationships with collaborative partners. Captures dataon relationships that can be used by division and IDOH for public healthefforts.-Collaborate and consult with community stakeholders (e.g. local healthdepartments, treatment providers, law enforcement, other emergency and publicservice agencies, business partners, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcareorganizations) on the issues of drug overdose prevention and overdose responseactivities.-Provide technical assistance to internal and external partners, including stateagencies, county coalitions, and advisory groups.-Actively participates in intra- and inter-agency collaborations and initiativesrelated to substance use disorder and fatal/non-fatal overdoses. Represent theTrauma and Injury Prevention Division on task forces and committees related todrug overdose prevention. * Corresponds via email and phone calls. * Assists with grant research, writing and reviewing. * Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements-Bachelor or Masters of Public Health degree with specialization in communityhealth, social and behavioral health or community organization. (Preferred)-Experience in drug overdose prevention, treatment activities or communityorganization. (Preferred)-Thorough knowledge of public health principles and practices. * Friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude with confidence to interact face-to-face with partners. * Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.-Considerable knowledge of computers and competent in using softwareapplications including: Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.-Extensive ability to communicate with health care and public healthprofessionals, policy makers, agency staff, and the general public, bothverbally and in writing.-Advanced ability to work cooperatively with staff and representatives of State,Local, Federal and private partner agencies and to coordinate efforts ofadministrative and professional personnel.-Ability to prepare research documents and reports.-Advanced ability to interpret and communicate information relative toepidemiologic and assessment studies. (Preferred)-Advanced experience in the writing of formal reports and articles and oralpresentations.-Working knowledge of organizational structure, administrative process, andquality improvement.-Considerable skill in coordinating complex work tasks.-Have a valid Indiana driver’s license and willing to travel.-Excellent written and oral communications skills to effectively work with bothinternal and external public health partners.Personal work relationshipsContacts include program director, division staff, other IDOH program staff andour external community partners. All contacts are for the purpose ofcoordinating, preparing, and implementing Drug Overdose Prevention grantactivities.Working conditionsWork is split approximately between a standard office environment and travel bycar within Indiana to assigned counties. (50-50) Very infrequent out-of-statetravel is required by airplane.
Source : American Technology Consulting