State Opioid Response Coordinator - Rockbridge Area Community Services

Rockbridge and Bath County and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista

ROCKBRIDGE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES

RACS is currently seeking a motivated, qualified individual to work in our coverage area of Rockbridge and Bath County, and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista. RACS will provide training, supervision, and education opportunities specific to the position.

Agency Overview: Rockbridge Area Community Services strives to impact our local community through innovative behavioral health, substance use, and developmental services. Utilizing exceptionally qualified staff from diverse backgrounds we strive to enhance lives and promote whole health wellness through a vast array of supportive services! We have been providing services throughout Rockbridge and Bath counties and the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista since 1982.

Position Overview: The incumbent serves as a member of the Rockbridge Area Community Services Prevention Team, responsible for the implementation of the State Opioid Response (SOR) prevention grant. The incumbent will work with several key community members and partner organizations to carry out opioid prevention events, activities, and other initiatives outlined in the grant action plan. The incumbent is responsible for mobilizing key member groups to carry out initiatives, build capacity of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition with a focus on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication prevention, act as liaison between RACS Prevention Services and organizations to implement prescription and over-the-counter medication prevention initiatives, coordinate related projects, and work to increase community awareness around opioids, prescription and over-the-counter medications (as well as stimulants as outlined in the logic model). The person will work closely with the Prevention Services Program Manager on strategic planning and sustainability planning for the SOR Prevention grant. Microsoft Office skills are essential, must have excellent people skills and abundance of energy and enthusiasm for the topic of opioid/stimulant/over-the-counter prevention. Professional communication skills are essential. The incumbent remains informed of new and available resources and initiatives relating to opioid prevention, is accountable to the annual goals and objectives that guide the programs, fulfills obligations to Prevention Services database reporting within RACS, is accurate in securing data needed for program evaluation, and keeps program materials ordered as needed. The incumbent must work with prevention manager for grant reporting.

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to exercise sound judgment to implement programs; be able to work both independently and as a team member; and maintain confidentiality. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Prevention Services Program Manager.

Qualifications: Minimum: High School Diploma. Associate or bachelor's degree in human services field from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience working with your or in related prevention field preferred.

Fringe Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid holidays, paid time off, State retirement, health, dental and vision plans, telework options, and student loan repayment options + much more!

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Probationary Period: All persons that are newly hired, rehired, transferred, promoted, or demoted into a Rockbridge Area Community Services position must serve a new 6-month probationary period.

RACS is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities, and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. RACS values our Veterans and encourages all to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.