Health Educator Senior (Overdose Prevention Coordinator)

Title: Health Educator Senior (Overdose Prevention Coordinator)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist III

Hiring Range: $55,192.25 - $58,362.75

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Fight Against Substance Use in Crater Health District!

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the OD2A-S for a 4-year period ending August 2028. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Crater Health District is Seeking a Dynamic and Passionate Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator

Do you have a heart for helping others and a passion for making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a direct impact on public health? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Crater Health District is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to join our team. In this position, you will play a critical role in addressing the substance use epidemic in our community by:

Engaging with healthcare providers to increase their knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment options.
Coordinating education and outreach efforts to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and connect individuals with resources.
Collaborating with public safety officials to improve responses to substance use emergencies and develop innovative prevention strategies.
Supervising other staff and contributing to the development and implementation of district-wide overdose prevention programs.

This position is situated within the esteemed Epidemiology Program, a key initiative dedicated to communicable disease prevention, public education, COVID-19 containment, and overdose prevention efforts. Our program, along with the district, takes immense pride in delivering exceptional customer service to both community members and partner organizations. We are committed to exploring and implementing innovative, healing-centered approaches to address the diverse and pressing public health challenges facing our community.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Enjoy comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Make a Meaningful Impact and join a dedicated team working to improve the health and well-being of our community.
Advance your career in public health and gain valuable experience in substance use prevention and treatment.

Let's work together to create a healthier community for all!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of evidence-based Drug Overdose Prevention principles
• Experience in coordinating trainings that support public health, or social services initiatives
• Considerable experience in program development, implementation and/or evaluation
• Skillful in project management, goal setting and coordinating initiatives
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and/or collaborative team initiatives
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication with ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervisory experience
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects

Additional Considerations

• Certified Health Educator Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker Certification or Project Management Professional, certification is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other finan