State Opioid Response Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Description

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Opioid Response Program Coordinator at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. This position is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of the State Opioid Response grant, serves as a liaison with state and federal agencies and local community partners, and manages contracts and sub‑contracts supporting grant‑funded evidence‑based programs.

Examples of Work

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance prevention and risk‑reduction efforts funded by the State Opioid Response grant.
• Provide training to targeted community sectors on recognizing opioid overdose and proper Naloxone use as part of opioid use prevention education.
• Collaborate with state agencies, providers, community partners, and stakeholders to prioritize activities related to opioid use disorder prevention and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with State Opioid Response partners, providing briefing materials and updates on program activities.
• Offer technical assistance to program partners to support the successful implementation of grant‑funded initiatives.
• Manage contracts and sub‑contracts related to grant activities, ensuring compliance with federal and agency guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison for prevention and risk‑reduction activities funded by the State Opioid Response grant, conducting presentations and representing the program at various events.
• Prepare and submit documents for required federal and state reporting, including grant writing, needs assessments, and program evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law, or a related field; or equivalent experience in operational policy development, quality assurance analysis/evaluation, grant writing, contract management, or leading community‑based health/social care groups.
• Related coursework, training, and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, public health, public administration, or a related human services field.
• Experience working with behavioral health and/or community‑based organizations.
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse stakeholders and constituents (coalition and community members).
• Experience in data collection, resource mapping, focus groups, surveys, and key stakeholder interviews.
• Experience using data to evaluate, monitor, and inform program implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of implementation science and applied research in prevention programming.
• Ability to identify tangible and intangible community assets and resources.
• Knowledge of outcomes‑based prevention strategies and best practices in prevention program capacity‑building and sustainability.
• Ability to support community‑based organizations in building capacity.
• Ability to interact effectively in a virtual environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Pay

Hiring Rate: $26.726 per hour

Benefits

• Stable employment opportunity
• Career development and learning tuition reimbursement
• 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities