Job Posting Title
Drug Overdose Prevention Specialist
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 Injury Prevention Service
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $62,400.00 based on education and experience.
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job Description
Location: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave, OKC, OK 73102
Salary: up to $62,400.00 based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Description: This position serves as a specialist for the drug overdose prevention program within the Injury Prevention Service. The position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent substance use disorders and reduce overdose-related morbidity and mortality. The position provides subject matter expertise and a focus on health equity and social determinants of health as related to drug overdose prevention.
Duties:
- Lead the integration of health equity into drug overdose prevention strategies.
- Develop and deliver presentations on drug overdose prevention to public and professional audiences; conduct media interviews; and provide subject matter expertise to partners and the general public.
- Identify and engage collaborators; establish partnerships with public, private, tribal, and nonprofit organizations; facilitate multi-disciplinary coalitions or workgroups; and collaborate with partners to leverage resources for advancing statewide efforts.
- Prepare written materials and resources for professional and lay audiences for a variety of purposes, such as education, strategic planning, grant progress reporting, media, and advocacy.
- Recruit organizations and individuals to initiate and deliver evidence-based practices; provide technical assistance to coalitions addressing overdose and substance use disorders to strengthen functioning and outcomes.
- Effectively and efficiently manage multiple ongoing projects at various levels of the social ecological model.
- Lead regular meetings with Injury Prevention Service staff and community-based project coordinators to integrate state and local prevention efforts.
- Assist with program evaluation and quality improvement projects and disseminate findings.
- Represent the Injury Prevention Service on various committees and provide progress reports, technical assistance, data, and information to the groups.
Other Duties
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requirements consist of a Master’s degree in public health, public administration, sociology, psychology, wellness management, community health, or a closely related field and two years of experience in public health-related project planning/management, advancing health equity, or health education/promotion.
- Preferred qualifications include at least one year of work experience in injury prevention, drug overdose prevention, and/or health equity.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices; of theoretical concepts of health behavior; of current social and economic problems as they relate to public health; of group organization and leadership; of community infrastructure development; and of basic research and statistical techniques is required. Exceptional interpersonal, planning, and project management skills are required in order to effectively and efficiently develop, conduct, and evaluate trainings, meetings, presentations, and programs. Ability is required to speak to the public; to organize communities, establish and facilitate coalitions, and direct groups; to prepare a variety of educational materials and other written documents; to work effectively with diverse populations; and to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions. Additional requirements include strong critical thinking, time management, and conflict management skills; the ability to translate plans into action; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; and self-motivation and drive to achieve established goals and objectives.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level, but also includes various public/community establishments used for training classes, presentations, meetings, and other required duties. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and standing and daily use of a computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
Telework: This position is Hybrid and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.
Application Requirements:
- If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
