Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Office of Behavioral Health Prevention and Federal Grants Assistant Director, this is a grant funded position with funding through September 29, 2027. The State Opioid Response Project Coordinator will manage the overall implementation of the State Opioid Response Prevention Project and be responsible for the supervision of the Opioid Prevention Specialist and the State Opioid Response interns.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Supervise sub-recipient prevention services/programs through the monitoring of prevention contracting, goal and performance measure progress, contract deliverables, payments, reporting, and evaluations.
• Serve as liaison with Advisory Committee, SAMHSA, and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations addressing Opioid misuse and abuse.
• Ensure project activities are conducted in accordance with Federal and state regulations, policies and procedures.
• This position will also provide technical assistance to funded providers concerning aspects of prevention and will assist in the development of the community prevention infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED AND One year of professional level experience related to the area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications Include:
• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in administering prevention services.
• Project management and grant management experience
• Prevention certified or working towards certification.