State Opioid Coordinator - HSPS - BH - State of Idaho

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

This position will serve as Idaho’s State Opioid Coordinator. This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW office. The primary responsibilities of this position will include ensuring coordinated efforts are occurring between the Idaho entities receiving various streams of funding coming into the state to address the opioid crisis; cooperate and coordinate with relevant local, state, and federal grantees; provide grantees with insight into current project development by means of federal funding to reduce duplicated efforts. The State Opioid Coordinator also works closely with the Department’s contract and financial units to ensure the successful implementation of contracts and that the program stays within budget. 

In this role, the incumbent will work closely with SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), the Idaho Office of Drug Policy, the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, the Division of Public Health, and other stakeholders. Some travel may be required.

This position requires competency in federal grant processes, self-directed organizational and communication skills (including public speaking), and the ability to successfully collaborate with local, state, and federal entities in a supportive capacity. 

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Serves as subject matter expert on all federal funding streams coming into the state to address the opioid crisis. 

• Develops and implements strategies to reduce duplicated efforts at a state level. 

• Contract and budget management and monitoring. 

• Coordinates and evaluates contract deliverables, negotiates contract language, discusses and addresses barriers to service access.

• Prepares data and reports to document and measure program and contract performance towards goals and outcomes.

• Provides technical assistance and information to grantees and stakeholders. 

• Collaborates with staff from other Bureaus within DBH, contract providers and community groups to ensure program coordination.

• Compiles and analyzes data and information to identify program and services needs and resources Identifies policy and regulation issues, conducts research, and provides findings to Program Leadership.

• Assists in identifying collaboration opportunities between grantees and Idaho communities. 

• Maintains partnership with DBH staff and community agencies.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Considerable knowledge of social, psychological, or rehabilitative services, principles and methods. Typically gained by a Masters (or higher) degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation or closely related field, OR a bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation AND 1 year relevant experience or closely related field OR State licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418 OR 4 - 5 years’ experience directly related to subject area OR combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.
• Experience working with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience working with more than one element of integrated services. These systems include integration of services with United Way, private/public sector agencies, courts, law enforcement, corrections, vocational rehabilitation, schools, universities and other consultation and assistance services/programs.
• Experience planning, implementing and overseeing a community-based social/rehabilitative service program to include community organization. Typically gained by leadership experience participating in a community effort to plan, implement and oversee a social/rehabilitative service program.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with Substance Use Disorder systems and/or the Children/Adult Mental Health systems. Typically gained by at least one year experience working with children and adults with substance use disorders or children and adults with mental illnesses OR children and adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder OR certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants. 

• Experience writing, managing, and monitoring federal and state grants. Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience with grants. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level coursework in grants management or completion of federal grants training courses. 
• Experience working on projects that involved coordination between multiple stakeholders. Typically gained by at least one year experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination. 
• Experience with delivering presentations to assorted professionals.Typically gained by at least one year of preparing and delivering professional presentations. 

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.