Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator
Washington County
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Hillsboro, OR
Contract type: Full time
THE POSITION
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within Department of Health and Human Services is actively recruiting for an Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator position to join our Addictions Program Team! This is an exciting opportunity to facilitate the collaborative work across Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Criminal Justice to decrease the harms from and misuse of substances in Washington County. This position will prioritize the coordination of overdose prevention and response efforts. If you are passionate about multi-system collaboration, improving the substance use disorder services system of care, and overdose prevention, please consider joining our team!
About The Division
The Behavioral Health Division has broad responsibilities as the local Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) and as a delegate of our local Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO). The HIPAA Privacy and Security Coordinator will work in partnership with the Behavioral Health Division Quality Assurance Team and Supervisor in ongoing efforts to provide beneficial services and supports to the Behavioral Health Division and members of our community.
To learn more about this program, click this link: Behavioral Health
About The Opportunity
The Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator facilitates cross-department collaboration and coordinates the strategic initiatives of the Washington County Addictions Workgroup. This position will collaborate with stakeholders and community partners across the tri-counties (Washington County, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County) and State of Oregon to assess system needs, align initiatives, identify available resources, and develop solutions to increase opportunities for recovery. This includes a focus on overseeing the overdose surveillance, prevention and response efforts, and information dissemination. This position will also manage projects and contracts that support the development and implementation of recovery and overdose prevention initiatives.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience working in behavioral health with an in-depth understanding of overdose prevention, substance use disorders, and harm reduction with a credential in Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II). They will have commitment and dedication to serving people who use drugs, improving recovery services, and saving lives. We are looking for a skilled communicator who enjoys collaboration and working across systems to achieve goals and objectives. It is essential to have the ability to engage and build partnerships with stakeholders, providers, health plan organizations, and community partners with diverse perspectives. Additionally, they will have experience in strategic planning, project management, and in fiscal management. They will also be skilled at identifying and developing assets and strengths of community to implement effective solutions. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to synthesize complex information, execute innovative tasks, and prioritize and meet timelines are highly desired.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above!
Essential Job Duties
Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Program Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Senior Program Coordinator-Addictions Services .
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must hold one of the following qualifications to be considered.
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Status Of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
[email protected]
Additional Resources
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Washington County Behavioral Health Division within Department of Health and Human Services is actively recruiting for an Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator position to join our Addictions Program Team! This is an exciting opportunity to facilitate the collaborative work across Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Criminal Justice to decrease the harms from and misuse of substances in Washington County. This position will prioritize the coordination of overdose prevention and response efforts. If you are passionate about multi-system collaboration, improving the substance use disorder services system of care, and overdose prevention, please consider joining our team!
About The Division
The Behavioral Health Division has broad responsibilities as the local Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) and as a delegate of our local Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO). The HIPAA Privacy and Security Coordinator will work in partnership with the Behavioral Health Division Quality Assurance Team and Supervisor in ongoing efforts to provide beneficial services and supports to the Behavioral Health Division and members of our community.
To learn more about this program, click this link: Behavioral Health
About The Opportunity
The Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator facilitates cross-department collaboration and coordinates the strategic initiatives of the Washington County Addictions Workgroup. This position will collaborate with stakeholders and community partners across the tri-counties (Washington County, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County) and State of Oregon to assess system needs, align initiatives, identify available resources, and develop solutions to increase opportunities for recovery. This includes a focus on overseeing the overdose surveillance, prevention and response efforts, and information dissemination. This position will also manage projects and contracts that support the development and implementation of recovery and overdose prevention initiatives.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience working in behavioral health with an in-depth understanding of overdose prevention, substance use disorders, and harm reduction with a credential in Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II). They will have commitment and dedication to serving people who use drugs, improving recovery services, and saving lives. We are looking for a skilled communicator who enjoys collaboration and working across systems to achieve goals and objectives. It is essential to have the ability to engage and build partnerships with stakeholders, providers, health plan organizations, and community partners with diverse perspectives. Additionally, they will have experience in strategic planning, project management, and in fiscal management. They will also be skilled at identifying and developing assets and strengths of community to implement effective solutions. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to synthesize complex information, execute innovative tasks, and prioritize and meet timelines are highly desired.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above!
Essential Job Duties
Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Program Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Senior Program Coordinator-Addictions Services .
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must hold one of the following qualifications to be considered.
- Master’s degree in social services, clinical psychology, counseling, or related mental health field; AND five (5) years of work experience in mental health or addictions services. OR
- Bachelor’s degree in social services, clinical psychology, counseling, or related mental health field with credentialing by the State of Oregon as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II); AND seven (7) years of work experience in mental health or addiction services.
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
- Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.
- Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
- Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and State of Oregon comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.
Status Of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
[email protected]
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