What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Opioid Risk Program Coordinator position at City of Simpsonville?
The following duties are typical for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Collects and analyzes data: collects and integrates data from multiple sources, such as historical and real-time call data, GIS system data, and data from partner agencies; maintains and validates datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability; performs statistical and geospatial analyses; identifies trends, patterns, environmental factors, and hot spots; and utilizes data to support program development and implementation, including developing proactive strategies, allocating resources, intervention planning, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board (SCORF) requirements.
Develops and implements programs to support community opioid risk reduction initiatives: evaluates community needs and risk factors; establishes program goals; designs and coordinates harm reduction programs, including naloxone distribution and overdose prevention strategies; develops and delivers training for City emergency responders on opioid trends, data-informed response strategies, and harm reduction practices; develops and implements public education campaigns, community outreach events, CPR training, and related programs and events to increase awareness of opioid misuse, overdose prevention, and available resources; develops educational, training, addiction recovery, community resource, and other collateral materials; and monitors program implementation to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and community risk reduction goals. Maintains or repairs naloxone dispensing units and medication disposal boxes: monitors and inspects units for damage, tampering, or supply issues; performs or coordinates routine maintenance and restocking; tracks inventory levels and usage; coordinates with vendors, public safety staff, and partner locations to install, repair, or relocate units as needed; and ensures units are properly labeled, accessible, and in compliance with applicable safety, security, and regulatory standards. Administers program budget and granted funds: develops and recommends budget allocations for staffing, equipment, and other program needs; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation. Completes grant application and related reporting: prepares and submits grant application; tracks and documents program activities, performance measures, and outcomes; compiles and submits reports in compliance with grant requirements; and maintains supporting documentation and data records.
Serves as liaison to local, regional, and state agencies involved in opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery services: participates in related committees and panels; and provides information, answers questions, and makes recommendations regarding City needs, program components, and community resources. Processes various documentation related to department or division operations within designated timeframes and according to established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards, or retains, as appropriate, a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, call data, patient care reports, expense reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Communicates with supervisor, City employees, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Operates various equipment to perform essential functions: operates a motor vehicle, Narcan dispensing units, video projector, or other equipment; utilizes a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data using word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, accounting, or other software; and utilizes general office or other equipment.
Develops and implements programs to support community opioid risk reduction initiatives: evaluates community needs and risk factors; establishes program goals; designs and coordinates harm reduction programs, including naloxone distribution and overdose prevention strategies; develops and delivers training for City emergency responders on opioid trends, data-informed response strategies, and harm reduction practices; develops and implements public education campaigns, community outreach events, CPR training, and related programs and events to increase awareness of opioid misuse, overdose prevention, and available resources; develops educational, training, addiction recovery, community resource, and other collateral materials; and monitors program implementation to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and community risk reduction goals. Maintains or repairs naloxone dispensing units and medication disposal boxes: monitors and inspects units for damage, tampering, or supply issues; performs or coordinates routine maintenance and restocking; tracks inventory levels and usage; coordinates with vendors, public safety staff, and partner locations to install, repair, or relocate units as needed; and ensures units are properly labeled, accessible, and in compliance with applicable safety, security, and regulatory standards. Administers program budget and granted funds: develops and recommends budget allocations for staffing, equipment, and other program needs; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation. Completes grant application and related reporting: prepares and submits grant application; tracks and documents program activities, performance measures, and outcomes; compiles and submits reports in compliance with grant requirements; and maintains supporting documentation and data records.
Serves as liaison to local, regional, and state agencies involved in opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery services: participates in related committees and panels; and provides information, answers questions, and makes recommendations regarding City needs, program components, and community resources. Processes various documentation related to department or division operations within designated timeframes and according to established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards, or retains, as appropriate, a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, call data, patient care reports, expense reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Communicates with supervisor, City employees, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Operates various equipment to perform essential functions: operates a motor vehicle, Narcan dispensing units, video projector, or other equipment; utilizes a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data using word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, accounting, or other software; and utilizes general office or other equipment.