Overdose Prevention Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Injury and Violence Prevention Section is recruiting for an Overdose Prevention Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) to provide planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of equity-focused prevention programs that focus on the intersection of public safety and public health, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and community linkages to care. In this position, you will serve as a primary public health liaison between state and local organizations and other partners, centering health equity and cultural sensitivity in building genuine, mutually supportive relationships with local public health authorities, Federally Recognized Tribes, community-based organizations, public safety and first responder entities, harm reduction organizations and syringe service programs, and other partners. You will liaise with other programs within the Public Health Division and Oregon Health Authority to coordinate prevention initiatives and leverage resources to eliminate related health inequities. You will serve as a subject matter expert and consult with partners internal and external to the agency regarding prevention programs.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?

• Salary Range: $5,483 - $8,416
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
• https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

80% of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Although, the primary work location listed for this position is the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232, work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Requires occasional weekend and evening hours. Routine travel (both in-state and out-of-state) to attend meetings and conferences, to provide consultation, and to coordinate and deliver meetings and training sessions.  Use of microcomputer/video display terminals, short timelines on many projects, attendance at evening meetings, sensitivity to special needs of diverse populations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years experience coordinating or administering a program.

Education in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program (Public Health) can provide substation for some required experience.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Understanding of the need to balance epidemiology and established best practices with community wisdom and authentic partnership as the foundation for practice.  
• Experience and training in substance use and overdose prevention; and in harm reduction.
• Experience and skill in coordinating projects, and assuring project goals are completed by monitoring work and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Experience in grant writing, report writing, and contracting processes.
• Experience developing coalitions, working with public health systems and community-based organizations, community assessment, and techniques of program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience with the use of data, including qualitative data gathered from community partners, for program planning and evaluation.
• Training experience in evaluation, project management, community planning, and assessment.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-163314

Application Deadline: 08/26/2024