OPIOID GRANT MANAGER, Operations & Mangement Consultant Manager SES
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a grant funded position assigned to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County under the direct supervision of the Community Health Director with primary responsibility for leading the Opioid to Action (OD2A) Grant activities. DOH-Broward will coordinate a multi-pronged, multi-sector approach to access high quality, complete and timely data on opioid prescribing and overdoses through enhanced surveillance activities and use the data to inform targeted and effective prevention and response through integrated planning and partnerships. DOH-Broward will partner with 20 emergency departments, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services (OMETS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Providers to increase the use of shared data systems, to enhance surveillance and provide investigations by trained epidemiology staff. DOH-Broward will also work with FDOH on enhancing the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and with Emergency Departments to provide navigation and linkages to care and implement evidenced based policies and procedures. DOH Broward will lead an Overdose Fatality Review and educate the medical community, youth and families on opioid use including a targeted social marketing campaign.
Supervision:
This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.
Administration: This individual will develop and monitor the Opioid to Action (OD2A) budget. Submit all required reports, assessments, surveys etc. in an accurate and timely manner. The incumbent in this position is required to satisfactorily complete all required trainings The incumbent will serve as a Level 4 Budget Manager to include the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for assigned program area. This will require reviewing and monitoring of OCA budgets and EAR completion in an accurate and timely manner by the incumbent and all employees under their direct supervision. The incumbent must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to meet the core competencies regarding budget responsibilities and the computer skills to navigate the budget. The incumbent is required to review assigned program budgets and OCA balances monthly and at a minimum meet with the CHD Business Office quarterly to make any necessary budget adjustments. Issued P-Card for emergency and non-emergency Department-related expenses.
Planning: This position will support collaboration between project staff and stakeholders from various coalitions, committees, and councils that are focused on reducing and preventing intentional and unintentional injuries and deaths in the state of Florida. This includes facilitating partnership activities and meetings; developing and distributing communications materials; conducting information-gathering projects; and maintaining accurate records of correspondence, meetings, and project activities. Work with local, state and federal agencies on joint planning as required.
Performance Excellence: Oversee all performance excellence activities for the OD2A including entering and monitoring performance metrics in Active Strategy Enterprises.
Program: Activities include surveillance and prevention program components. Surveillance activities include innovative surveillance of the illicit opioid drug supply and innovative morbidity/mortality surveillance. Prevention activities include: improving the capacity of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) functionality and increasing state inter-operability; improving State-local Integration through targeted mini-grants to local communities with evidence of need, making use of proven evidence-based strategies; linkage to care through DCF partnership to establish and improve peer-navigator programs; supporting providers and health systems through an assessment of substance abuse/behavioral health service providers; a School-Health/Public Safety Partnerships increasing the capacity of Professional Registered School Nurses to implement substance abuse health education and activities; empowering individuals through directed communications and outreach activities that cover a range of opportunities and audiences; and through a Prevention Innovation paramedicine project based on novel harm reduion techniques. The Program Manager will provide oversight, direction and supervision for the Prevention Component of this grant funded program, including oversight of the Peer-to Peer Learning Coordinators and contracted components of the grant.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience hiring, supervising and evaluating employees’ performances.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices and ability to implement them.
- Basic arithmetic, office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of public agencies involved in health and human services and Community Based Organizations in Broward County.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent typing and computer skills needed including knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Experience in Presentations and speaking in front of a group of people.
- Ability to speak clearly and correctly, listen effectively, record and evaluate data.
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work.
- Ability to collect data and compile reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience supervising paid staff.
- Experience managing a Public Health or Prevention Program.
- Experience working in a Substance Abuse Treatment or Prevention Program.
- Experience managing a federal grant over one million dollars.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing a budget over one million dollars.
- Experience performing oversight of contracted providers.
- Experience leading community coalitions.
- Experience partnering with physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
- Experience managing a Substance Abuse Treatment or Prevention Program.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university