Job description
University of Missouri-St. LouisMissouri Institute of Mental Health
Senior Overdose Prevention Coordinator
Position Description
The Addiction Science Team at UMSL-Missouri Institute of Mental Health (UMSL-MIMH) conducts grant implementation and evaluation services for several federally- and state-funded research and service grants focused on substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction efforts across Missouri. Our overarching goals include preventing overdose deaths, promoting the dignity and worth of people who use drugs, and reducing barriers to evidence-based treatment and recovery services. We accomplish this through training, advocacy, building and supporting community-based programs and partnerships, evaluation, quantitative and community-based research, and outreach. Given the diversity of the communities we serve, it is essential we approach our work with a focus on equity and an attitude of cultural humility.
We are currently looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, inquiring, and compassionate individual to help us manage a diverse consultant team working to disseminate harm reduction through formal training to organizations statewide, community events, and direct street outreach to people who use drugs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Project Director in managing expert consultant training team with statewide dissemination of harm reduction training (Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND), Overamping and Stimulant Harm Reduction, Fentanyl Test Strip, etc.) and provide technical assistance as needed
- Organize and host quarterly consultant meetings to discuss new drug trends, harm reduction research, successes, barriers, and opportunities for collaboration
- Assist Project Director and Overdose Prevention Coordinators with conducting outreach to statewide organizations to inform them of harm reduction efforts and encourage collaboration and training
- Assist Project Director in OEND program expansion across the state in various settings (city/county jails, treatment and recovery settings, grass-root community organizations, faith-based organizations, etc.)
- Organize and attend project and subgroup team meetings; serve as a point of contact for consultant team
- Assist with the development of training curriculum and social media content to feature harm reduction and naloxone distribution efforts
- Conduct local and statewide travel as-needed (approximately 1-2x/month) to visit state-funded mental and physical health treatment and recovery facilities, city/county jails, and community partners/stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Funding expectations: This position is currently funded through a combination of grant funding through the State of Missouri. Current grant funding is annual with expectations for renewals.
Shift
M-F; 8am-5pm
Salary
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Pay Range: $47,476 - $65,468 Annually
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: Program/Project Supoort Coordinator Sr
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred.
- Possess at least a moderate understanding of substance use disorder – particularly opioid use disorder – and the role of evidence-based harm reduction strategies in combating the overdose crisis
- Recognizes ways that race and other identities intersect in the work, especially with communities we serve and is comfortable talking about identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, or gender in plain, specific terms
- Able to maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse group of consultants and know how to build alliances and points of collaboration across systems
- Able to think steps ahead, anticipate hurdles, and come up with pragmatic solutions
- Possess a high level of organization and self-direction and is able to manage high volumes of work with efficacy and attention to detail
- Able to navigate Zoom Video Conference systems and Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Be skilled in Microsoft Office and Web-based interface to independently manage data tracking through Excel spreadsheets, compose PowerPoint presentations, and develop infographics and one-pagers for public presentations
Application Materials
Cover Letter and Resume with Application
Inclusive Excellence Statement
As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion , respect and appreciation.
Benefit Eligibility
The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance.
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