State Opioid Response Prevention Coordinator

Title: State Opioid Response Prevention Coordinator

State Role Title: 19212

Hiring Range: Up to $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as the State Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention Coordinator. This position provides oversight and day-to-day Prevention coordination of SOR funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as well as assisting with developing strategies, systems, and structures to track funding and ensures funds are allocated equitably and in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines. Duties include but not limited to: assisting with developing and maintaining a robust administrative system; conducting physical and virtual site visits and auditing to ensure compliance with grant requirements; ensuring that all subrecipients satisfy elements of the SAMHSA’s Notice of Award (NOA); tracking progress toward SOR organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals; assisting with determining funding needs of the community; monitoring fiscal account of funds allocated to subrecipients; providing technical assistance and training; collaborating with internal offices to generate Exhibits and contracts for subrecipients; and evaluating if subrecipients are achieving its grant goals and objectives and assisting with implementing adjustments if challenges arise. This position is a restricted position funded by a federal grant ending September 24, 2027 and is not eligible for layoff benefits per DHRM state policy 1.30. Continued employment in this position beyond the stated end date is contingent upon funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clear understanding of and the ability to apply Federal and State Conflict of Interest Strong Policy to subrecipients. Must be able to function without conflict of interest, with a degree of independence and with discretion.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, and policies of funder (s) and the State of Virginia and how they relate to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) prevention, harm reduction, recovery, and treatment services.
• Knowledge of and experience with the public and private behavioral health and recovery service delivery system in Virginia.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with contemporary treatment of opioid addiction and other substance use disorders (SUD).
• Knowledge of the full continuum care of substance use, including prevention activities, harm reduction strategies, recovery supports and treatment services.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery concepts and person-centered practice, and how to apply these principles for proposal review and performance outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience in writing treatment and recovery goals and objectives.
• Strong organization and time management skills to coordinate multiple projects, and spearhead initiatives.
• Skilled in tracking, interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing data.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, internally and externally to include SAMHSA, subrecipients, other DBHDS offices, and other strategic partners.
• Demonstrated ability to support organizational awareness of addiction service needs, and the use of SOR funding to expand services.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals across diverse settings.
• Ability to research policies and best practices to support projects and initiatives.
• Ability to accurately track expenses and manage a budget.
• Ability to maintain well-organized electronic files, including use of SharePoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing work quality.
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Additional Considerations

• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor or equivalent.
• Experience working in behavioral health and or substance use disorder setting.
• Experience managing grants and budgets.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.