Independent Contractor

Job Description

Job Title:                          OPIOID /Substance Use Prevention Project Coordinator

Department:                     Public Health Agency

Reports To:                      Public Health Director | SLV Opioid Misuse Prevention Committee

Prepared Date:                 February 22, 2023

Approved By:                   SLV Opioid Prevention Committee | Region 18 Council

Approved Date:                4.18.23

CLASSIFICATION:            20 hours per week at $25.21/hr – 26.22/hr

SUMMARY: The Opioid /Substance Use Prevention Project Coordinator (referred henceforth as Project Coordinator) will lead public health prevention efforts in the San Luis Valley by facilitating the implementation of public health substance use prevention best practice models through the SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition. The position will also work with County Prevention Coalitions in the six San Luis Valley counties in order to identify and coordinate prevention strategies for opioid /substance use prevention. Prevention is a structured community-engagement process that reduces risk factors that contribute to youth substance use and delinquency and promotes protective factors through tested and effective programs and policies. Training and technical assistance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), CO Opioid Abatement Council, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and others will help support this effort.

The position requires excellent communication skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for community outreach and organizing as well as group facilitation. Other responsibilities include data collection and analysis, project budget management, reporting and evaluation.

This position is supported through the Opioid Crisis Resettlement funds., which will span multiple years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. The Project Coordinator will help guide the SLV Opioid Prevention Committee’s prevention efforts.
2. Project Coordinator convenes, supports, and maintains a SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition, including recruitment of key leaders and community coalition members.
3. Attend opioid and substance use prevention trainings as appropriate and agreed upon by host agency Director/ SLV Opioid Prevention Committee’s Prevention efforts.
4. Identifies prevention training resources for SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition members and coordinates completion of trainings.
5. Uses effective group facilitation skills to help guide the Coalition through coalition processes.
6. Coordinate prevention workshops in appropriate order and timing for effective community progress, with support from the Public Health Director, public health teams, and partners.
7. Manage SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition meeting preparation and follow-up. Prepare documentation and reports as needed, especially as related to meeting funding deliverables and community needs.
8. Facilitate delegation of SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition tasks, including but not limited to collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; community outreach and public relations; and Coalition meetings. Lead discussions related to project planning and maintenance.
9. Work with SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition members, members of the larger community and the Public Health Director /SLV Opioid Prevention Committee to develop and implement a comprehensive community substance use prevention plan.
10. Coordinate implementation of the preventive interventions selected by the SLV Opioid Use Prevention Coalition.
11. Monitor the implementation of selected interventions and communicate successes and challenges to both the SLV Opioid Prevention Coalition and the SLV Opioid Prevention Committee.
12. Coordinate dissemination of public health prevention information to key leaders, schools and other youth service providers and the general public. Make presentations and prepare SLV Opioid Use Prevention Coalition members for community outreach.
13. Assist in writing grant proposals, reports, concept papers and other materials needed to obtain funding.
14. Under direction of the Public Health Director and SLV Opioid Prevention Committee leadership, manage assigned prevention budget.
15. Work with the SLV Opioid Prevention Committee to develop a regional structure for the Opioid/Substance use prevention process in the valley.
16. Work collaboratively with other prevention efforts in San Luis Valley.
17. Prepare, promote, and host any needed regional review meetings, coordinating with local public health agencies to ensure participation from local and regional team members.
18. At such time as this position may expand via additional prevention funding, this job description will be updated.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ related experience; or equivalent education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to form and maintain relationships with strategic partners, e.g., government agencies, non-profit agencies, schools, business, and faith-based communities.
• Familiarity with the San Luis Valley counties and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences. Must possess professional demeanor
• Must be able to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct letters, reports and other forms of communications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions and take the lead in solving problems.
• Must possess strong group facilitation skills and experience.
• Must be self-directed, as well as a team player.
• Must have excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Local, state, and occasional out-of-state travel required.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel or similar word processing and spreadsheet Projects. Strong ability to utilize information technology, including general internet usage, email, video conferencing software(s), data entry, and social media tools.

PREFERRED:

• Understanding/working knowledge of youth-serving systems and agencies.
• Experience with prevention efforts in one or more SLV communities, especially as related to opioid / substance use prevention.
• Experience in coalition-building.
• Understanding of prevention science.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Experience in project management and/or strategic planning such as project development, developing and evaluating outcomes, conducting data analysis and evaluation, developing operations and marketing plans, and developing timelines.
• Ability to understand and prepare grant applications, and concept papers.
• Ability to work with youth boards and representatives.

HOURS: This is a 0.5 FTE position at 20 hours per week (with a potential for a full time based on funding)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee works in a standard office environment where there is freedom to sit, stand, or walk at will. Employee is frequently required to work outside the office at community buildings, schools, work sites, and other settings.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the above requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit, a cover letter, resume and transcripts that address the requirements above to Lori Laske, Region 18, Chair via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by May 31, 2023

Region 18 Opioid Settlement Governance Council

Part-Time Coordinator

Job Title:                    Part-time Coordinator

Reports To:                Region 18 Governance Council (Chair/Steering Committee)

Prepared Date:          3/14/2023

Hours:                       This is a contracted position, 0.5 FTE, up to 20 hours per week,

Wage:                        $23.00 per hour, no benefits

SUMMARY:   The Position will perform professional work coordinating and implementing the priorities of the Region 18 Opioid Settlement Governance Council (Regional Council and their current two-year plan.   This includes working with subcommittees and ad hock committees.

This position includes planning and implementation, partnership development, and resource mobilization.  The position requires excellent communication skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for community outreach and organizing as well as group facilitation. Other responsibilities include gathering data and analyzing project budget management, and evaluating of the project.   The position will exemplify the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture along with the Council, and models the appropriate behavior. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Plan and facilitate all meetings both full council and subcommittees including agendas, proper notice, audio/video meeting technology, and recording of minutes.
2. Prepares purchase requests and processes invoices with the fiscal agent as assigned.
3. Assures the programs are performed within budget and monitors expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.
4. Keeps records and prepares required reports.
5. Monitors the progress of projects to meet the time frame.
6. Prepares correspondence for the Regional Council and subcommittees.
7. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and grant budget development reports, concept papers, and other materials needed to obtain funding.
8. The position will implement new and amended strategies for program effectiveness as necessary.
9. Recommends and implements modifications to policies and procedures.
10. Create, convene, support, and evaluate strategic partnerships.
11. Work with partners to identify community assets.
12. The position is responsible for effectively managing their workload to achieve Regional Council goals.
13. Advises council of potential problems or concerns.
14. Facilitate strategic planning and implementation process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences. Must possess a professional demeanor. Must be able to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct letters, reports, and other forms of communication.
• Must possess strong group facilitation skills and experience.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must have excellent organizational and multitasking
• Local, state, and occasional out-of-state travel as required.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, or similar word processing and spreadsheet Projects. Strong ability to utilize information technology, including general internet usage, email, video conferencing software(s), data entry, and social media tools.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent education and

  experience. 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee works in a standard office environment where there is the freedom to sit, stand, or walk at will. In some instances, the employee may work remotely.  The employee is frequently required to work outside the office at community buildings, schools, work sites, and other settings.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the above requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit, a cover letter and resume that address the requirements above to Lori Laske, Region 18, Chair via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by May 31, 2023.