Opioid Mitigation and Prevention Coordinator - Drug & Alcohol Commission

Job Description

Department: Cumberland Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission

Address: Dennis Marion Public Services Building, 16 W. High Street, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA 17013

Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday (75 hours bi-weekly); one hour unpaid, duty free lunch, with some evening and weekend hours needed at times

Type Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Merit Hire

External or Internal: External and Internal

Position Code: DU2000

Title: Opioid Mitigation and Prevention Coordinator – Drug & Alcohol Case Manager

Salary: $55,867.50, $28.65 per hour

Five Factor Grade: 111

Posting Period: September 3, 2026-September 17, 2026

Recruitment Methods

• KeldairHR Merit Hire Posting
• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Promotion
  
  

Job Summary

This position supports community health by delivering presentations on evidence‑based prevention, education, and early intervention services related to substance misuse, problem gambling, and harm reduction. This position builds local prevention capacity through collaboration with schools, coalitions, and community partners; provides training and technical assistance; supports data‑driven planning and evaluation; and conducts outreach to increase public awareness.

Key responsibilities include presentations in the community to schools and community organizations, coordinating naloxone and harm‑reduction resource distribution, managing opioid settlement fund reporting, and supporting countywide opioid use disorder abatement strategies. The role also ensures accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and completion of required screenings and trainings. Regular local travel and occasional evening or weekend hours are required.

Essential Job Functions

Community Partnerships & Prevention Presentations

• Coordinate with community groups, coalitions, schools, and agencies to deliver prevention and early‑intervention services.
• Provide information and technical assistance to the community on evidence‑based substance use, tobacco, and problem gambling prevention strategies.
• Promote community naloxone trainings and contribute prevention content to program webpages & social media account.
  
  

Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention

• Serve as primary contact for naloxone and other harm‑reduction supply distribution.
• Maintain inventory databases and submit required state/federal reports.
• Develop outreach strategies for harm reduction and overdose prevention.
• Support the administration of county opioid settlement funds in compliance with state and national requirements.
• Prepare required reports and support public information campaigns.
• Recommend funding allocations and review contracts in coordination with leadership.
  
  

Data, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyze overdose and prevention program data; recommend improvements.
• Support public awareness campaigns using media and evaluation tools.
  
  

Public Representation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Represent county opioid mitigation and prevention efforts.
• Complete required professional trainings, perform additional duties as assigned, and travel within Cumberland and Perry Counties, including occasional evening and weekend work.
  
  

Screening, Compliance & Professional Development

• Conducts Court Reporting Network (CRN) screenings for DUI offenders and records information in the PennDOT online database; completes required CRN training.
• Complies with all state and federal laws regarding client confidentiality and substance misuse and tobacco services in school and community settings.
• Successfully completes required professional trainings to meet state requirements and enhance skills related to prevention and intervention programming, with emphasis on evidence‑based practices.
• Other Duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Services or related field.
• Master’s degree Preferred
• Certified Prevention Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist or other certification through PA Certification Board preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• At least three years of experience in substance use disorder services. prevention, early intervention, or case management
• Community coordination experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted. Related education may be substituted for the required experience, and appropriate experience may be substituted for the required education.
  
  

Clearances

• Prior to employment candidate must receive clearances from: PA State Police, FBI, PA Child Abuse Registry, and Office of the Inspector General. These clearances must be maintained throughout employment. A TB test to be conducted prior to delivering programming in the school setting.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Meet the minimum experience, education, and training for the job.
• Meritorious service: defined as the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting.
  
  

Current County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion Policy.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance
  

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
• 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
• Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
• Normal Retirement Options:
• Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
• Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options
  

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
• 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
• 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
• Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
• 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
• 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
• No waiting period to receive paid holidays
  

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
• 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance