Position Summary:

Project Coordinator - TOPP - Tribal Opioid Prevention Program

Under the direction of the Epidemiology Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, developing, monitoring, administering activities, and outreaching to target communities. This position will coordinate project services and project activities, including training, communication, and information dissemination. This position will work on the Tribal Opioid Prevention Program (TOPP) to assure that all scope of work activities are completed in a timely manner. The Project Coordinator will also work directly with Tribes and/or Indian Health Programs. This position will be responsible for completing required reports, helping develop partnerships and working directly with the funding agency. As necessary, this position will provide technical assistance and training for Tribal and Indian Health Program staff as necessary and coordinate with agencies or departments necessary to measure program progress, outcomes and deliverables.
Essential Functions:
1. Analyzes program plans; develops and administers program objectives, activities, staffing needs, and funding allotments for Tribes and/or Indian Health Programs.

2. Monitors program to ensure compliance with contract provisions and funding source regulations; recommends and facilitates implementation of procedural and operational changes to maximize service delivery and enhance revenues.

3. Provides training and technical assistance to Tribes, Indian Health Programs, American Indian community members, and state/county programs.

4. Acts as liaison and resource to tribal organizations and other service providers, county departments, state or other funding sources, and community and business organizations; participates in a variety of internal and external meetings, committees and coalitions; interacts with various planning councils and boards; answers questions and provides training and technical assistance as required.

5.Serves as an expert and a health education resource on opioid prevention to tribal organizations, American Indian organizations, as well as other professional organizations that serve American Indians and their communities.

6. Coordinates the development, production, and dissemination of educational materials and promotional items.

7. Communicates health education needs, concerns, and resources regarding American Indian populations.

8. Prepares and disseminates all necessary reports.

9. Acts as representative with various workgroups, networks, and/or task forces.

10. Pursues funding opportunities to sustain and expand program activities, resources and longevity.

11. Regular and predictable attendance.

12. Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance. If employee has a valid license from another state, he/she must obtain a CA license within 2 months of hiring date.

2. Position requires 50%-60% travel throughout California.

3. Requires ability to drive up to 7 hours a day.
Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in a Health-related field preferred OR Bachelors in Health-related field with five years’ experience in a related field.

2. Extensive knowledge of theories, principles, goals and objectives of behavioral health, and public health.

3. Principles, practices and techniques of program planning, development, evaluation,

procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding.

4. Techniques of contract negotiation and monitoring experience in the public health field and evaluation preferred.

5. Ability to work on various computer programs such as word processing and graphics software.

This position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,319.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you claiming Native American Preference?

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Knowledge & theories of behavioral & public health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Unrestricted driver's license? (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person