DHHS Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator-BH
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.563

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010055 DHHS Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator-BH (Open)

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Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator for the Behavioral Health Division. The Program Coordinator (C73260) will manage the Partnerships for Success (PFS) Grant through SAMHSA and assist with Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant implementation.

Examples of Work:
•Actively drive plans and implementation of comprehensive, multi-tiered strategies to initiate and enhance the prevention and risk reduction portfolio under the Partnerships for Success and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant.
• Work with state agencies/programs, providers, community partners, stakeholders, and others to develop priorities related to substance use disorders and coordinate prevention activities to avoid duplication of efforts and support the agency and division's strategic plans.
•Coordinate and facilitate monthly (or bi-monthly) meetings (with related briefing materials) with Partnership for Success and Substance Use Block Grant partners.
•Provide technical assistance to program partners.
•Develop contracts and sub-contracts and monitor agreements for compliance with federal and agency guidelines.
•Conduct presentations and serve a liaison for prevention activities, such as evidence-based programming, media campaigns, and more, under the PFS and SUBG grants.
•Coordinate the Nebraska SAPST (Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training) and actively recruit individuals to the prevention field.
•Develop and prepare documents for submission of required federal and state reporting. This involves but is not limited to grant writing, needs assessments, and evaluation.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology or related human services field. Experience working with behavioral health and/or community-based organizations. Enthusiasm in 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

Other: Valid Driver's License Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of implementation science and applied research in prevention programming
• Fiscal management skills
• Knowledge of primary prevention strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in prevention program capacity-building and sustainability
• Ability to support community-based organizations in building capacity
• Effective computer skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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