À propos de ce poste Opioid Remediation Program Coordinator - Lincoln chez State of Nebraska
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Job Description:
The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to serve as the Opioid Remediation Program Coordinator. This position will play a crucial role in managing the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund, established pursuant to LB1124 Opioid Prevention & Treatment Act. The coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for the fund and will work closely with the Nebraska Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee to ensure effective allocation and utilization of resources for opioid disorder prevention and treatment initiatives.
We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.
What we can offer you:
• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
•156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Respect as a valued team member
The Opioid Remediation Program Coordinator at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Behavioral Health, plays a critical role in ensuring the proper utilization of funds in accordance with the Opioid Prevention & Treatment Act. This position involves project coordination focused on integrating public health, prevention, and treatment strategies through opioid settlement funds. The Coordinator will collaborate with various stakeholders, monitor opioid-related data and construction project development, and provide leadership to the Opioid Remediation Advisory Committee.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construction or Facilities project management – large and small projects
- Coordinate current and emerging projects that integrate public health, prevention, and treatment strategies through opioid settlement funds.
- Collaborate with fiscal and other state agencies, as well as national opioid settlement administrators.
- Establish and maintain collaborative community relationships to address community needs in line with Opioid Settlement parameters.
- Facilitate and engage stakeholders in opiate remediation objectives.
- Collect and analyze data in order to complete Opioid Settlement deliverables and reports.
- Coordinate with statewide partners and funded recipients to enhance opioid prevention and response efforts in Nebraska.
- Monitor opioid-related data, establish baseline data, and identify outcomes.
- Provide leadership and administrative support to the Opioid Remediation Advisory Committee.
- Attend staff meetings and community meetings and disseminate appropriate information.
- Coordinate meetings in compliance with Open Meetings Act.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Hiring Rate:
$26.726 Per Hour.
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.
- Construction or Facilities project management – large and small projects
- Experience working with behavioral health and/or community-based organizations.
- Familiarity with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
- Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and constituent.
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Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
