Coord, Public Health Program (Overdose Prevention Coordinator)

Job Description:

Coord, Public Health Program (Overdose Prevention Coordinator)

Description

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Job Description:

Public Health Program Coordinator

Purpose:

Under general direction or working independently, administer and coordinate activities of an assigned public health and/or human services program area.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.
  
• Develops policies and procedures.
  
• Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.
  
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.
  
• Assists in budget preparation.
  
• Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.
  
• Investigates client or community complaints.
  
• Handles personnel issues
  
• Performs other tasks as required.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the area of specialization.
  
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
  
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
  
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
  
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
  
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.
  
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
  
• Graduation with a master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborations across sectors
  
• Experience leading work groups and managing large projects
  
• Experience developing or implementing evidence-based public health promotion or substance use prevention programs or policy interventions
  
• 1 year of professional experience in substance use disorder prevention or treatment
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview

This position serves a Public Health Program Coordinator for drug overdose prevention within Austin Public Health. This position is responsible for capacity building at the local level for more effective and sustainable drug overdose prevention efforts with a focus on opioid-related overdoses. This position will develop and maintain subject matter expertise on drug overdose prevention, identify evidence-base prevention program and polices that could meet the needs of the community, identify and engage stakeholders, establish partnerships with public, private and nonprofit organizations, build and maintain multi-disciplinary coalitions and work groups, and collaborate with partners to leverage resources for advancing overdose prevention efforts. This position will coordinate APH's efforts to expand access to naloxone including conducting trainings on overdose response and distributing naloxone. This position will facilitate the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR), a nationally recognized model used to generate recommendations to help local jurisdictions prevent future overdose deaths. Roles may include facilitating Overdose Fatality Review team meetings, compiling data and conducting next-of-kin interviews, facilitating workgroups and developing recommendations. This position will be responsible for contract management and contract monitoring

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
  
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .
  
• Be a part of Austin Public Health, https://youtu.be/wJgNIc3ivkA .
  

Compensation Range

Min 57,970 - Mid 70,720 Annually

Location

RBJ Health Center; 15 Waller Street

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eligible for Hybrid Schedule with Management Approval

Grant Funded

• This position is grant-funded, meaning its financial support comes from allocated funds that may be modified, reduced, or canceled at the discretion of the City of Austin or the grant provider.
  

Immunization Requirement

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
  

Regarding your application

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department.
  
• Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
  

Additional Information

• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than Austin Public Health.
  
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
  

If you are selected to interview

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
  
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
  

Electronic Notification to Applications

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment, and minimize delays and costs.
  
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days
  
• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities outside your job description. This may involve responding anytime, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
  
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
  

Travel

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Tobacco-free Workplace

The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.