OPENING DATE: March 19, 2024

CLOSING DATE: April 02, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:Will be responsible for the development and overall project programming and management of the Medication Assisted Treatment-Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (MAT-PDOA), Operation Over Opioids program. This is a grant project funded through SAMHSA and the Project Director will be responsible for strict adherence to all federal funding requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Project Director will assume a strong leadership role in development of goals and programming to meet project goals and deliverables in an effort to combat opioid use and misuse.
• Will be responsible for developing and implementing culturally responsive programming to combat the opioid epidemic within the Local Native American community.
• The Project Director will be responsible for the development and monitoring of strategic planning for long-term community-based solutions to the opioid crisis.
• Articulate the activity of the program in annual reports, presentations, and community outreach events.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, Tribal, State, and Federal leaders as related to program goals.
• Assume primary responsibility for directing initiatives to sustain the program.
• Develop awareness campaigns, both print and digital, to educate the community regarding the opioid crisis, how to recognize signs of opioid use, misuse, and addiction.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to provide Medication Assisted Treatment Services to Native Americans suffering from Opioid Use Disorder.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor for staff and clients.
• Will be required to work collaboratively with all other Prevention and Recovery programs and staff.
• Responsible for establishing the proper data collection systems and encoding of data for reporting requirements to funding agencies and to the Comanche Business Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Will report to the Prevention & Recovery Grants Supervisor. This position does not possess supervisory authority.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Vision and hearing in the normal range, with or without correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work will be performed in the Outpatient Treatment Center office setting with occasional outreach and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in substance abuse, criminal justice, or closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs necessary for record keeping and database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR (employer will provide training)
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation’s Motor Vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance BCBS Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance with the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.