State Opioid Response Project Director
Posted 09/16/2024 | Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
State Title: Project Coordinator II
Class Code / Pay Band: AH40 / 06
Position Type: Full-Time / TGE
Position Number: 169280
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Job Description: Assists with select activities for the State Opioid Response grant received from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant and corresponding projects aim to address the opioid crisis in South Carolina by increasing access to evidence-based treatment and recovery resources, reducing drug-related overdose deaths, and increasing the behavioral health workforce addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders. Position is responsible for general management, contract management, program oversight, outreach to both internal and external stakeholders, and development of grant initiatives, as well as serving as a specialist in this area.
Job Responsibilities:
The State Opioid Response (SOR) Project Manager will utilize education, consultation, cooperative programming, and coordination to:
• Oversee and ensure that all project goals are met or exceeded, as well as oversee implementation of service delivery adjustments needed to meet project goals and improvement plans.
• Provide technical assistance to agencies and develop and support collaborative relationships with staff of contract agencies.
• Monitor progress and outcomes of the project. Perform formal monitoring of programs according to state and federal guidelines.
• Assist in monthly billing/invoicing, including overseeing and approving monthly payments to contractors; monitoring provider spending patterns; facilitating adjustments in spending patterns as indicated; and negotiating and implementing budget revision requests as indicated.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a public service field
• Experience with budget and program coordination.
• Ability to manage programs and projects.
• Adaptability and collaboration as a "people person" and team player.
• Ability to manage strong stakeholder relationships with monitoring and support.
• Addiction treatment knowledge is a bonus, but less essential than the above abilities and characteristics.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a public service field.
Note: This Preferred Qualification is desirable, but not mandatory, for applicants to be considered qualified for the position.
Salary: $46,655 - $86,321
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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