Overdose Prevention Coordinator

Hiring Department

Missouri Institute of Mental Health

Job Description

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Missouri Institute of Mental Health

Project/Program Coordinator II

Position Description
The Addiction Science Team at UMSL-Missouri Institute of Mental Health (UMSL-MIMH) conducts grant implementation and evaluation services for several federally- and state-funded research and service grants focused on substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction efforts across Missouri. Our overarching goals include preventing overdose deaths, promoting the dignity and worth of people who use drugs, and reducing barriers to evidence-based treatment and recovery services. We accomplish this through training, advocacy, building and supporting community-based programs and partnerships, evaluation, quantitative and community-based research, and outreach. Given the diversity of the communities we serve, it is essential we approach our work with a focus on equity and an attitude of cultural humility.
We are currently looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, inquiring, and compassionate individual to help us conduct coordination of naloxone and fentanyl test strip distribution and reporting efforts in the state of Missouri.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Director and State agencies to ensure that the scope and direction of the project activities are consistent with project priorities
• Implement statewide naloxone distribution plan including distributing and tracking naloxone and supplies to statewide partners, as well as conducting budget tracking
• Manage overdose education and naloxone distribution training
• Manage the development of new Harm Reduction Credential training curriculum with consultation of many local harm reduction experts
• Assist Project Director in conducting outreach to statewide organizations to inform them of harm reduction efforts and encourage collaboration and training
• Organize and attend project and subgroup team meetings; serve as a point of contact for project involvement and correspondence
• Serve as a community liaison and foster cross-system collaboration to address community-level barriers and gaps for people who use drugs
• Assist in the development of social media content to feature harm reduction and naloxone distribution efforts
• Work alongside the Research Specialist to compile quarterly and annual data-driven reports on opioid overdose and naloxone administration trends in Missouri
• Conduct local and statewide travel as-needed (approximately 1-2x/month) to visit state-funded mental and physical health treatment and recovery facilities, city/county jails, and community partners/stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Remote Work/Physical Requirements: This will be a hybrid work position with days that consist of in-office, community, and remote work.

Start date: Winter 2023
Funding expectations: This position is currently funded through a combination of grant funding through the State of Missouri. Current grant funding is annual with expectations for renewals.
The candidate will be expected to abide by the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University System.
Please visit the University of Missouri – St. Louis careers website to apply.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Specifically, our Addiction Science team is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, and people with lived experience with drug use, addiction, incarceration, and sex work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas .

Shift

40 hours per week. Typical business hours. Occasional evening or weekend may be required

Salary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $20.05 - $28.55 Hourly
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator II

Remote Work/Physical Requirements: This will be a hybrid work position with days that consist of in-office, community, and remote work.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred

Comfortable with public speaking and presentation

Application Materials

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.) to the UMSL Job site: Http://umsl.jobs.
For questions about the application process, please call (314) 516-5805. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu)

Inclusive Excellence Statement

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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