Title: Opioid Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist 1

Hiring Range: $52,500 - $63,206

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PENINSULA HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia. The VDH is made up a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City, and York.

Join us in making a difference! We're seeking a dynamic Opioid Program Coordinator to lead our Substance Use Program. Are you ready to take charge, drive change, and save lives? If you're passionate about combating the opioid epidemic, connecting people to care, and possess the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team towards success, we want to hear from you. Join our mission-driven organization and be a catalyst for positive change in our community.

The Opioid Program Coordinator plays a lead role in the health department’s response to the overdose crisis by implementing and facilitating intervention strategies known to reduce overdose deaths and substance use harms. Provides subject matter expertise for the LHD (local health district) around policy, systems, and environment in substance use and supporting individuals with substance use disorder; and supports and informs the LHD’s long-term and short-term strategies for substance use response. Plays an active role in coordinating a collaborative substance use response within the locality and region (among partner agencies and organizations). Coordinates, implements, or provides technical assistance in implementation of programs and initiatives to decrease harms from substance use.

Work is performed with considerable independence within broad scope of program strategic mission and goals. Acts as a liaison to program managers in regard to data management and program related issues. Seeks supervisory guidance on complex or unusual issues; supervisor reviews and approves policy and procedure recommendations.

The appointment is to a restricted position which is solely funded by the Opioid Abatement Fund: Local Opioid Use Disorder Coordinators grant for a one-year period ending September 30, 2024. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter for four years. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays; medical, dental; vision; life insurance; optional flexible spending accounts; disability (short and long); Employee Assistance Program; Public Student Loan Forgiveness; retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); as well as sick, family/personal, annual, parental, and military leave!

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of program planning, research and evaluation, analytical principles, quality control methods, and ability to provide technical assistance.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and non-stigmatizing language.
• Experience leading complex research or other related projects.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, partnership, and coalition and community building.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams, with good decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply skills in report development, electronic data transfer and presentation visualizations; ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to plan strategically and manage multi-pronged teams/programs or lead multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Additional Considerations

• Professional experience in a health-related field with prior experience in PWUD and/or agencies that serve PWUD.
• Experience with or training in PWUD-related support/recovery services, programs, research, or similar.
• Experience managing a team, project management, and/or developing and leading strategic efforts across teams/agencies/organizations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: HPHD Human Resources

Phone: 757-594-7906

Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.